Cuidador (en. Caregiver)

/kwiðaˈðoɾ/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person responsible for taking care of someone, especially in health or assistance contexts.
The caregiver looks after the needs of the elderly in the residence.
El cuidador se encarga de las necesidades de los ancianos en la residencia.
A person who takes care of pets or animals.
The dog caregiver ensured they were well-fed and exercised.
El cuidador de perros aseguraba que estuvieran bien alimentados y ejercitados.
A person who protects or watches over a place.
The park caregiver made sure visitors followed the rules.
El cuidador del parque se aseguró de que los visitantes respetaran las normas.

Etymology

From the verb 'to care', which comes from the Latin 'cūrāre', meaning 'to take care of' or 'to protect'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to take care of
to take care of someone or something.
cuidar de
to be careful
to be alert to avoid dangers.
tener cuidado
be careful with
warning to pay attention to something dangerous.
cuidado con

Related Words

care
State of being alert and protecting something.
cuidado
to care
Performing actions to preserve or protect something.
cuidar
caregiver (female)
Feminine form of caregiver, a person who takes care of others.
cuidadora

Slang Meanings

Watch out
That watch out you get when you don't pay attention to where you're going.
Ese cuidao que te pegan cuando no miras por donde vas.
Careful
Let me borrow your careful to keep an eye on the house.
Déjame tu cuidí para que vigile la casa.