Cuidaba (en. Took care of)

/kwiˈðaba/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To protect or safeguard something or someone.
She took care of her little brother.
Ella cuidaba de su hermano pequeño.
To attend to or pay attention to someone or something.
The doctor took care of his patients with dedication.
El médico cuidaba a sus pacientes con dedicación.
To keep something in good condition.
He took great care of his garden.
Cuidaba su jardín con gran esmero.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'cuidare', which means to watch over or pay attention.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to take care of
To attend to or take responsibility for someone or something.
cuidar de
to watch one's figure
To stay in shape and take care of one's diet.
cuidar la línea
to take care of oneself
To pay attention to one's health and well-being.
cuidarse uno mismo

Related Words

care
Action of taking care or the attention given to something.
cuidado
careful
Someone who is careful; who acts with attention.
cuidadoso
caretaker
A person who takes care of someone or something.
cuidador

Slang Meanings

To take care of something with extreme attention.
I'm going to take care of my things as if they were made of glass.
Voy a cuidar de mis cosas como si fueran de cristal.
To be aware of what another person is doing.
You always make sure that nothing happens to me.
Siempre me cuidas de que no me pase nada.