prevenido

Prevenido is an adjective in Spanish derived from the verb prevenir. It describes a person or thing that has taken precautions or is prepared to deal with potential events or contingencies. In everyday language, estar prevenido conveys a state of vigilance and readiness to face unforeseen circumstances. The noun form un prevenido can refer to a person who acts with foresight or precaution.

Etymology and senses: Prevenir comes from Latin praevenire, meaning to anticipate or avert. The term covers both warning and prevention in its broader sense. The participle form is pre-venido, and in modern usage preñado is not used; rather, pre­venido/prevenido is used to indicate someone who has foreseen or taken precautions. In common speech, estar prevenido is a standard way to express being prepared for possible contingencies.

Usage notes and synonyms: Prevenido is close to precavido, prudente, cauteloso, and alerta. It emphasizes proactive preparation or being forewarned rather than merely having planned something. Distinctions with related terms include: previsto (already planned or foreseen) versus prevenido (taken precautions or vigilant); precavido (more explicitly cautious). Examples: Es mejor estar prevenido ante imprevistos. El equipo está prevenido para posibles fallos. Se mostró prevenido durante la negociación.

See also: Prevenir, Precaución, Prevención, Precavido.