Cuidarla (en. Take care of her)

/kwiˈðaɾla/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To protect someone or something, ensuring they are well.
It is important to take care of her so that nothing happens to her.
Es importante cuidarla para que no le pase nada.
To provide attention and affection to a person.
I always try to take care of her when she is sick.
Siempre trato de cuidarla cuando está enferma.
To keep something you own in good condition.
We must take care of her so that she lasts a long time.
Debemos cuidarla para que dure mucho tiempo.

Etymology

It derives from 'cuidar', which comes from the Latin 'cū̆dīre'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to care for her like the apple of one's eye
Protecting her with great care and affection.
cuidarla como a la niña de los ojos
we must not stop taking care of her
It is essential not to neglect her.
no hay que dejar de cuidarla
caring for her is a responsibility
It implies that maintaining her well-being is a duty.
cuidarla es una responsabilidad

Related Words

care
Action of caring.
cuidado
to care
To attend to or protect someone or something.
cuidar
attention
Action of focusing on something to care for it.
atención

Slang Meanings

To protect someone intensely.
I always take care of my sister as if she were a treasure.
Siempre cuido a mi hermana como si fuera un tesoro.
To attend with excessive dedication.
I take care of her so much that sometimes I think I overprotect her.
La cuido tanto que a veces creo que la sobreprotegido.