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    Cuidado (en. Careful)

    /kwiˈðaðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The state of being alert and cautious in the face of possible dangers.
    It is important to be careful when crossing the street.
    Es importante tener cuidado al cruzar la calle.
    The effort to attend to something meticulously.
    The care he puts into his work is admirable.
    El cuidado que pone en su trabajo es admirable.
    verb
    To act with caution and attention.
    You must be careful not to slip on the ice.
    Debes cuidar de no caer en el hielo.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'cū̆dī̆tum', which means 'concern'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be careful
    To be cautious in the face of some risk.
    tener cuidado
    carefully
    To do something meticulously.
    con cuidado
    be careful with
    A warning regarding a danger.
    cuidado con

    Related Words

    precaution
    Measures taken to prevent harm or risk.
    precaución
    attention
    Focus or interest in something specific.
    atención
    vigilance
    Continuous observation to avoid problems.
    vigilancia

    Slang Meanings

    Care in the sense of warning.
    Be careful, that street is dangerous!
    ¡Ten cuidado, que esa calle está peligrosa!
    Care in the sense of being alert.
    In this neighborhood, you always have to be careful.
    En este barrio siempre hay que tener cuidado.