How to Say "stealth" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “stealth” is “cautela” — B2 level.
Examples
Debes actuar con cautela en esta situación.
You must act with caution in this situation.
El gato se acercó al pájaro con mucha cautela.
The cat approached the bird with great stealth.
Los inversores muestran cautela ante la caída de la bolsa.
Investors are showing wariness regarding the stock market crash.
Always Feminine
This word is always feminine ('la cautela'). Even if you are talking about a man being careful, the word 'cautela' itself never changes its ending.
Using 'Con' to Describe Action
To say someone is doing something 'cautiously,' Spanish speakers usually say 'con cautela' (with caution) rather than using a long adverb.
Don't confuse with the adjective
Mistake: “Él es muy cautela.”
Correction: Él es muy cauteloso (He is very cautious) OR Él actúa con cautela (He acts with caution). Use 'cautela' for the concept and 'cauteloso' to describe a person.
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