Cuidarlo (en. Take care of it)

/kwidˈaɾlo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To protect or watch over someone or something.
It is important to take care of it if you want it to be well.
Es importante cuidarlo si quieres que esté bien.
To attend to someone's needs to ensure their well-being.
We must take care of it so that nothing bad happens to it.
Debemos cuidarlo para que no le pase nada malo.
Involves paying attention to details and being responsible in care.
You have to take care of it with affection.
Tienes que cuidarlo con cariño.

Etymology

From the verb 'cuidar' with the enclitic pronoun 'lo'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

take care of it like a treasure
Treat something with great care and attention.
cuidarlo como a un tesoro
take care of someone
Pay attention to the needs and well-being of a person.
cuidar de alguien
caution!
A warning to indicate that caution should be exercised.
cuidado!

Related Words

care
The state of being alert to potential dangers.
cuidado
to take care
The action of making efforts to preserve something.
cuidar
to take care of oneself
The action of attending to oneself to maintain well-being.
cuidarse

Slang Meanings

To take care with great diligence.
Let's take care of it in a big way.
Vamos a cuidarlo a lo grande.
To protect or defend someone in difficult situations.
We protect it from the neighborhood problems.
Lo cuidamos de los problemas del barrio.