careful

attento, prudente

Che fa molta attenzione per evitare pericoli, danni o errori.

In inglese semplice: Paying close attention to avoid danger, damage, or mistakes.

• Be careful with that knife.
• She was careful not to wake the baby.
• Are you always this careful when crossing roads?

Come si usa: careful with something (Be careful with the glass.); careful not to do something (He was careful not to slip.); careful about something (Be careful about sharing your address.)

Sinonimi: cautious

Contrari: careless

Espressioni comuni: be careful, careful with something, careful when driving

accurato, scrupoloso

Fatto con attenzione a ogni dettaglio, senza trascurare nulla o lavorare male.

In inglese semplice: Done with close attention to every detail, so that nothing is missed or done badly.

• The plan needs careful thought.
• A careful search revealed the missing ring.
• Her careful measurements helped us build the shelf.

Sinonimi: thorough, meticulous

Contrari: careless

Espressioni comuni: careful planning, careful study, careful examination