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    Descuide (en. Don't worry)

    /desˈkwide/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Lack of attention or care in something.
    The neglect in the documents led to a serious error.
    El descuide en los documentos llevó a un error grave.
    Disinterest or negligence.
    His neglect in managing the project caused delays.
    Su descuide en la gestión del proyecto causó retrasos.
    verb
    To neglect something, not to pay attention.
    Don't neglect your responsibilities at work.
    No descuides tus responsabilidades en el trabajo.
    To disregard something that requires care.
    You must learn not to neglect your health.
    Debes aprender a no descuidar tu salud.

    Etymology

    From the verb descuidar, which originates from 'des-' and 'cuidar'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Don't let your guard down.
    Stay alert and don’t lose sight of your responsibilities.
    No te descuides
    Neglect at home.
    Lack of care in household tasks.
    Descuido en el hogar
    Neglect of time.
    Loss of the sense of time.
    Descuido del tiempo

    Related Words

    careful
    Someone who pays attention and takes care in what they do.
    cuidadoso
    attentive
    Someone who is alert and pays attention to what is happening.
    atento

    Slang Meanings

    Negligent
    That guy is a total neglect, he always arrives late.
    Ese chico es un descuido total, siempre llega tarde.
    Close to distraction
    He was so careless that he forgot his appointment.
    Estaba tan descuidado que se olvidó de su cita.