Formal/Literary:
* Masusi (ma-soo-see) - This means meticulous, thorough, and careful. It emphasizes the attention to detail.
* Maingat (ma-in-gat) - This emphasizes carefulness and caution, often in a moral sense.
* Masinop (ma-si-nop) - This means neat, tidy, and organized.
* Mahigpit (ma-hig-pit) - This means strict, rigorous, and demanding.
Informal:
* Maingat (ma-in-gat) - This is also a common informal translation, implying carefulness and consideration.
* Talagang seryoso (ta-la-gang se-ryo-so) - This means "really serious" and emphasizes the importance of doing things correctly.
Example Sentences:
* Siya ay isang masusing mag-aaral. (She is a scrupulous student.)
* Maingat siyang magtrabaho. (He is a scrupulous worker.)
* Masinop ang kanyang mga papeles. (Her papers are very scrupulous.)
* Mahigpit ang kanyang mga pamantayan. (His standards are very scrupulous.)
The best translation for "scrupulous" will depend on the specific context in which you are using it.