precautionnounfeminine/pɾe.kawˈsɐ̃w/mediumpre·cau·çãoPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionCare or measure taken to avoid harm or risk.It is necessary to take precautions when crossing the street.He took precautions not to get hurt.syncarecautionEtymologyDo latim 'praecautio'Related wordsprecauçõesprecautelarprecavido