This is the 5244th most frequent Portuguese word.
precauções
Precautions.
The word 'precauções' is used to mean measures taken in advance to avoid or minimize risk or danger.
É importante tomar precauções ao viajar para lugares desconhecidos.
It is important to take precautions when traveling to unknown places.
Here, 'precauções' refers to preventive measures that were neglected, leading to an unfavorable outcome.
Ele não tomou precauções adequadas e acabou se machucando.
He did not take adequate precautions and ended up getting hurt.
In this sentence, 'precauções' represents specific actions aimed at preventing illness.