Caution about Meaning in English
expression
Definition
To warn or advise someone to be careful about something, especially because it could be dangerous or cause problems.
Usage & Nuances
Semi-formal. Used with 'someone' as the object ('caution him about'), or as a general phrase ('caution about...'). Often found in written or official communication; less frequent in informal speech, where 'warn about' is more common. Typically used when offering preventive advice.
Spanish: advertir sobre - aconsejar precaución respecto aPortuguese (BR): alertar sobre - advertir sobrePortuguese (PT): advertir sobre - alertar paraChinese (Simplified): 提醒...注意 - 警告...有关Chinese (Traditional): 提醒...注意 - 警告...有關Hindi: चेतावनी देना (के बारे में)Arabic: التحذير من - التنبيه بشأنBengali: সতর্ক করা - সাবধান করাRussian: предостеречь о - предупреждать оJapanese: 注意を促す - 警告するVietnamese: cảnh báo về - nhắc nhở vềKorean: 주의를 주다 - 경고하다Turkish: dikkat etmek konusunda uyarmak - ikaz etmekUrdu: متنبہ کرنا - خبردار کرناIndonesian: memperingatkan tentang - menasihati tentang
Example Sentences
The teacher cautioned about touching the chemicals.
basic
Doctors caution about eating too much sugar.
basic
She cautioned about the slippery floor.
basic
Experts caution about making quick investments in volatile markets.
natural
He always cautions about trusting strangers online.
natural
Parents often caution about staying out late at night.
natural