Cuidados (en. Care)

/kwidados/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Attention and diligence in carrying out an action.
Care in treatment is essential for recovery.
Los cuidados en el tratamiento son fundamentales para la recuperación.
Caution taken to prevent harm or problems.
It is important to take care of your health in winter.
Es importante tener cuidados con la salud en invierno.
A set of activities carried out to care for a person.
The care an elderly person requires can be complex.
Los cuidados que requiere una persona mayor pueden ser complejos.

Etymology

From Latin 'cura', which means 'care' or 'attention'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to take care of
To attend to or watch over someone's or something's well-being.
cuidar de
with great care
With caution or special attention.
con mucho cuidado
is in intensive care
Refers to a person receiving specialized medical attention due to their serious health condition.
está en cuidados intensivos

Related Words

care
The action of caring.
cuidado
to care
To attend to or protect something or someone.
cuidar
careful
One who acts with care or caution.
cuidadoso

Slang Meanings

To be aware of something
You need to take care with the details in this project.
Tienes que tener cuidados con los detalles en este proyecto.
To pay exaggerated attention
That girl is too careful; she always checks everything twice.
Esa chica es demasiado cuidadosa, siempre revisa todo dos veces.