Cuida (en. Take care)
/ˈkwida/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To protect or pay attention to something or someone.
She takes care of her younger sister with much love.
Ella cuida de su hermana menor con mucho cariño.
To be careful or cautious with something.
Be careful not to slip while walking on the ice.
Cuida de no caer mientras caminas por el hielo.
To attend to the needs of something or someone.
The doctor cares for his patients with dedication.
El médico cuida a sus pacientes con dedicación.
Etymology
From Latin 'cūdare', meaning 'to protect'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
take care of your health
Pay attention to your physical and mental well-being.
cuida tu salud
watch your words
Be careful with what you say.
cuida tus palabras
take care of what you want
Protect what is important to you.
cuida lo que quieres
Related Words
care
Attention or precaution.
cuidado
to take care
Act of protecting or attending to something or someone.
cuidar
careful
One who acts carefully.
cuidadoso
Slang Meanings
Caution in the sense of alertness.
Be careful not to let your phone get stolen!
¡Cuida que no te roben el teléfono!
Being attentive or alert.
At the party, make sure everyone is okay.
En la fiesta, cuida de que todos estén bien.