Cuide (en. Take care)

/ˈkwide/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To express care or attention towards something or someone.
I hope you take good care of your pets.
Espero que cuides bien de tus mascotas.
To indicate the need for someone to maintain a safe or healthy state.
It's important that you take care of your health.
Es importante que cuides tu salud.
To request that something be kept in good condition.
Take care of the study material so that it can be used for next year.
Cuide el material de estudio para que sirva para el próximo año.

Etymology

From Latin 'cū̆dare', which means 'to make something be cared for.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

take care of yourself
Expression that means to take care of oneself.
cuídate
watch your tongue
Phrase that warns to be careful with what is said.
cuida tu lengua
take care of
Expression that indicates the action of watching over or protecting something or someone.
cuidar de

Related Words

care
Attention and protection provided to someone or something.
cuidado
careful
Person who acts with caution and attention.
cuidadoso
caregiver
Person who is in charge of caring for someone or something.
cuidador

Slang Meanings

Care in the sense of being alert or cautious.
Be careful with that person, they are not trustworthy.
Ten cuidado con esa persona, no es de fiar.
Colloquial expression to refer to the protection of something valuable.
Take care of that car, it's new.
Cuida ese coche, es nuevo.