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    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 in an informal sense, sometimes used in friendship contexts.
    You’ve got my back at this party.
    Me cuidas la espalda en esta fiesta.
    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.