Kilo Lingo

/pɾuˈðente/

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Translation

prudent

Word origin

From Latin prudens (prudentem), a contraction of providens ('foreseeing'), from providere ('to foresee'). English 'prudent' and 'provident' come from the same root.

Origin
Latin
Root
prudens
English cognates
prudent, provident

Grammar

Masc pluralprudentes

Examples

llueve.

It is prudent to drive slowly when it rains.

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My grandmother was always a prudent and calm woman.

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Would it not be more sensible to wait until tomorrow?

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He made a prudent decision and saved part of the money.

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Keep a sensible distance from the car in front.

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This word is part of lesson 77.