Watch out Meaning in English
expression
ˈwɑtʃ/, /ˈwɔtʃ/ /ˈaʊt
WAHCH-owt
wˈɒtʃ/ /ˈaʊt
WOTCH-owt
Definition
An informal warning telling someone to be careful or to pay attention to possible danger or problems nearby.
Usage & Nuances
"Watch out" is informal, often used to warn immediately about danger (“Watch out for that car!”). It’s usually an exclamation. Similar to “look out”, but “watch out” can feel more urgent. Not used for planned or long-term warnings.
Spanish: cuidado - ¡atento! - ¡fíjate!Portuguese (BR): cuidado - atençãoPortuguese (PT): cuidado - atençãoChinese (Simplified): 小心 - 注意Chinese (Traditional): 小心 - 注意Hindi: सावधान - ध्यान देनाArabic: انتبه - احذرBengali: সাবধান - সতর্ক হওRussian: осторожно - берегисьJapanese: 気をつけて - 注意してVietnamese: cẩn thận - coi chừngKorean: 조심해 - 주의해Turkish: dikkat et - sakınUrdu: خبردار - ہوشیار رہوIndonesian: awas - hati-hati
Example Sentences
Watch out! The floor is wet.
basic
Watch out for that dog in the yard.
basic
Watch out when you cross the street.
basic
Hey, watch out! That branch almost hit you.
natural
You need to watch out for scams online these days.
natural
If you're hiking, watch out for snakes along the trail.
natural