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adverb

cuidadosamente

carefully

Definition & meaning

“Carefully” or “with care.” It describes an action done with attention to detail or to avoid mistakes or damage.

  • Leyó el contrato cuidadosamente. — “She read the contract carefully.”

Grammar & Word origin

An adverb formed from the feminine adjective cuidadosa (“careful”) and the suffix -mente, which often corresponds to “-ly” in English. It does not change for gender or number.

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms:

  • atentamente — “attentively”; emphasizes paying attention.
  • minuciosamente — “meticulously”; emphasizes thorough attention to detail.

Antonyms:

  • descuidadamente — “carelessly”; without proper care.
  • negligentemente — “negligently”; suggests a failure to exercise due care.

Common phrases & collocations

  • leer cuidadosamente — to read carefully
  • examinar cuidadosamente — to examine carefully
  • planificar cuidadosamente — to plan carefully

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Examples

Ella leyó las instrucciones cuidadosamente antes de comenzar.adverb

She read the instructions carefully before starting.

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