Cuidar (en. Care)

/kwiˈðar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To provide for the protection or attention of someone or something.

It is important to care for children when they play in the park.

Es importante cuidar a los niños cuando juegan en el parque.

To pay attention to something so that it does not suffer damage.

You must take care of your health by eating well and exercising.

Debes cuidar tu salud comiendo bien y haciendo ejercicio.

To observe something closely.

Be careful at the pedestrian crossing.

Cuidado con el paso de peatones.

From Latin 'cūidāre', which means to care or protect.

to care for someone

To attend to and protect another person.

cuidar a alguien

to take care of something

To look after the well-being or proper state of something.

cuidar de algo

to take care of oneself

To protect and attend to one's own needs.

cuidarse uno mismo

caregiver

A person who is responsible for caring for another.

cuidador

care

The action of caring or the state of being on guard against dangers.

cuidado

carefully

With attention and caution.

cuidadosamente

To care in a figurative sense, to be aware of the situation.

I'm going to make sure everything goes well at the party.

Voy a cuidar que todo salga bien en la fiesta.

To care in contexts of fun or protection, such as keeping a secret.

You have to make sure no one finds out about what we are planning.

Tienes que cuidar que nadie se entere de lo que planeamos.