prudente
wise ; cautious ; prudent ; discreet ; discriminating ; discerning.
Just as in the establishment of headings for use in catalogues and indexes a code was deemed useful so a code is a wise precaution in any search for standard filing orders.
The result of knowledge gleaned from libraries is to make men not violent revolutionists, but cautious evolutionists; not destroyers, but careful improvers.
However, the necessary publications must be selected very carefully, with prudent financial management.
Discreet advertising in press and on television in 1973 helped to direct adult illiterates to tutors who guided their progress.
Previous work has suggested that the most discriminating terms are those with medium frequencies of occurrence.
Moreover, the shady image of video libraries drove away discerning customers.
desde una distancia prudente
from a considerable distance
We took some photos (from a considerable distance) and then ran like the devil before the fire started to grow and block the road.
poco prudente
ill-advised
ill-judged
The cost implications of ill-advised or hastily prepared rules for American libraries catalogs would grossly transcend any short expenditures.
The announcement has been criticised by the Institute of Physics, which said the university was making a 'precipitous and ill-judged' move.
quedarse más tiempo de lo prudente
wear out + Posesivo + welcome
overstay + Posesivo + welcome
She has somewhat of a headstrong personality, which has caused her to wear out her welcome at several homes before ours.
She planned to stay only a night, but then faked an injury and quickly overstayed her welcome.
ser prudente
play it + safe
Barack Obama is playing it safe in the final week of the election, but his Achilles' heel might be taxes.
