cuidar
verb
1. to look after, take care of + de
atender y proteger a una persona o un animal
Common combinations
- cuidar de los niños — look after children
- cuidar a un enfermo — take care of a sick person
- cuidar una mascota — look after a pet
- Mi hermana cuida de los niños.My sister looks after the children.
- ¿Puedes cuidar al perro este fin de semana?Can you look after the dog this weekend?
- El hospital cuida a los pacientes.The hospital takes care of the patients.
2. to take care of, maintain
сохранять вещь, место или состояние в хорошем виде
Common combinations
- cuidar la salud — take care of one's health
- cuidar el medio ambiente — protect the environment
- cuidar los detalles — pay attention to detail
- Cuida bien tu bicicleta.Take good care of your bicycle.
- Hay que cuidar la casa.We have to take care of the house.
- Ella cuida mucho su imagen.She takes great care over her image.
3. to be careful, watch out + de + infinitivo
быть осторожным и избегать опасности или ошибки
Common combinations
- cuidar de no olvidar algo — be careful not to forget something
- cuidar las palabras — watch one's words
- cuidar dónde se pisa — watch where one steps
- Cuida de no perder las llaves.Be careful not to lose the keys.
- Cuida tus palabras.Watch your words.
- Cuida dónde pones los pies.Watch where you put your feet.
Same root
Phrases with this word
cuidar la saludcuidar las aparienciascuidar el medio ambiente