Descuidar (en. Neglect)

/des-kuˈidar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Definition: To set aside a responsibility or duty.

Example Sentence: He neglected his health by not exercising.

Descuidó su salud al no hacer ejercicio.

Definition: Not to pay attention to something that requires care.

Example Sentence: Neglecting details can lead to mistakes.

Descuidar los detalles puede llevar a errores.

Definition: To ignore or not take care of someone or something.

Example Sentence: You can't neglect your friends; they need your support.

No puedes descuidar a tus amigos, necesitan tu apoyo.

Etymology/Origin: From the prefix 'des-' which indicates negation and 'cuidar' which comes from Latin 'cūdāre'.

Phrase: do not neglect

Meaning: To maintain attention or care over something.

no descuidar

Phrase: neglect the voice

Meaning: To stop caring for or protecting the manner of speaking.

descuidar la voz

Related Word: care

Description: Attention or caution that is given in an action.

cuidado

Related Word: responsibility

Description: Obligation to attend to or take care of something.

responsabilidad

Related Word: attention

Description: Act of paying interest or care to something.

atención

Slang Meaning: Leave it to chance

Example: Don't neglect yourself, or you'll be left hanging on this project.

No te descuides, o te dejarán al aire en este proyecto.

Slang Meaning: Pass by

Example: You can't pass by when it comes to your studies.

No puedes pasar de largo cuando se trata de tus estudios.