Carefull Meaning in English
word · lemma: careful
ˈkɛɹfəɫ
KAIR-ful
kˈeəfəl
KAIR-fuhl
Definition
Being attentive to avoid mistakes, danger, or harm; acting with caution.
Usage & Nuances
"Careful" describes someone who pays close attention and tries to avoid trouble or mistakes. Common phrases: "be careful", "a careful driver", "careful planning". Do not confuse with "carefree" (the opposite). Note: "carefull" is a common spelling mistake; the correct spelling is "careful".
Spanish: cuidadoso - cautelosoPortuguese (BR): cuidadoso - cautelosoPortuguese (PT): cuidadoso - cautelosoChinese (Simplified): 小心的 - 谨慎的Chinese (Traditional): 小心的 - 謹慎的Hindi: सावधान - ध्यानपूर्वकArabic: حذر - مُحتَرِسBengali: সতর্ক - সাবধানRussian: осторожный - внимательныйJapanese: 注意深い - 慎重なVietnamese: cẩn thậnKorean: 조심하는 - 신중한Turkish: dikkatli - özenliUrdu: محتاط - خیال رکھنے والاIndonesian: hati-hati - cermat
Example Sentences
Please be careful when you cross the street.
basic
He is a careful driver.
basic
You need to be careful with that glass.
basic
"Be careful! That pan is hot," she warned.
natural
He's always careful with his words at work.
natural
You have to be extra careful when handling chemicals.
natural