What is prudent in Tagalog?

There's no direct one-word translation for "prudent" in Tagalog. Here are some options depending on the context:

General:

* Maingat (meaning careful, cautious)

* Matalino (meaning intelligent, wise)

* May pag-iingat (meaning with caution, careful)

* Mapag-isip (meaning thoughtful, considerate)

Specific contexts:

* Matuwid (meaning righteous, just) - for prudent financial decisions

* Masipag (meaning diligent, hardworking) - for prudent work habits

* Matapat (meaning honest, faithful) - for prudent behavior

* May disiplina (meaning disciplined) - for prudent lifestyle choices

The best translation depends on the specific situation where you want to use "prudent".

For example:

* "He was prudent with his money." could be translated as "Maingat siya sa kanyang pera."

* "It's prudent to wear sunscreen in the sun." could be translated as "Matalino na magsuot ng sunscreen sa ilalim ng araw."

It's always best to consider the context and choose the most appropriate Tagalog translation for "prudent".