cuidar
to take care of; to look after
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/kwiˈdaɾ/
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Cultural Note
'Cuídate' (take care) is one of the most common farewells in Spanish. In Hispanic families, caring for elderly parents at home rather than in care facilities is the cultural expectation. The concept of 'cuidar' extends to emotional support, not just physical care.
📝 Example Sentences
Mi madre cuida a los niños mientras trabajamos.
My mother takes care of the children while we work.
Hay que cuidar a los mayores con cariño.
We must look after the elderly with affection.
Cuídate mucho, por favor.
Take good care of yourself, please.