Cuidó (en. Took care)
/kwido/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To protect or attend to someone or something.
She took care of her mother during the illness.
Ella cuidó de su madre durante la enfermedad.
To pay attention to what is being done to avoid harm.
He was careful not to spill the drink.
Él cuidó de no derramar la bebida.
To take measures to ensure someone's well-being.
He took care of his children when they were sick.
Cuidó a sus hijos cuando estaban enfermos.
Etymology
From the verb cuidar, which comes from the Latin 'cuidare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to take care of
To be in the care or protection of someone.
cuidar de
to watch one's figure
It also means to watch one's figure or weight.
cuidar la línea
to take care of the house
It means to be attentive to the safety and order of the home.
cuidar la casa
Related Words
care
The action of caring; attention and diligence.
cuidado
caregiver
A person who is responsible for taking care of someone or something.
cuidador
carefully
In a careful manner; with attention and diligence.
cuidadosamente
Slang Meanings
To take care of someone in an exaggerated manner.
Don't take care of me so much, I'm not a child.
No me cuides tanto, no soy un niño.
To take care in an informal sense, sometimes used in friendship contexts.
You’ve got my back at this party.
Me cuidas la espalda en esta fiesta.