What does cuidar in Spanish mean?

What is the meaning of the word cuidar in Spanish? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use cuidar in Spanish.

The word cuidar in Spanish means keep an eye on, take care of, look after, pay attention to, look after yourself, look after yourself, live it up, protect your image, take care of, take care of a child, protect the environment, take care of even the smallest details, watch your back, cover your back, pay attention to detail, take care that, make sure that, take care of your health. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word cuidar

keep an eye on

verbo transitivo (vigilar con atención)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Los guardas cuidan la entrada del museo.

The guards keep an eye on the museum entrance.

take care of

verbo transitivo (ocuparse de, atender)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Mi mamá cuida a mi hijo cuando estoy ocupada. Vamos a contratar a alguien para que cuide el jardín.

My mother takes care of my son when I'm busy.

look after

(guardar, atender)

(phrasal verb, transitive, inseparable: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning, not divisible--for example,"go with" [=combine nicely]: "Those red shoes don't go with my dress." NOT [S]"Those red shoes don't go my dress with."[/S])

La enfermera cuida de los enfermos. Mi hermana cuida de la casa cuando mis padres no están.

My sister looks after the house when my parents are away.

pay attention to

verbo transitivo (poner atención a)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

La pintora cuida cada detalle de su obra.

The painter pays attention to every aspect of his work.

look after yourself

verbo pronominal (velar por la salud)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Si no te cuidas acabarás enfermo.

If you don't look after yourself you'll end up ill.

look after yourself

verbo pronominal (cuidar propia salud)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Debes cuidarte: deja de fumar, come mejor y haz ejercicio.

You should look after yourself: give up smoking, eat more healthily and get some exercise.

live it up

verbo pronominal (darse buena vida)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

¡Juan sí que sabe cuidarse! ¡No se priva de nada!

John really knows how to live it up; he never denies himself anything!

protect your image

locución verbal (no perder prestigio)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

María es famosa y tiene que cuidar su imagen.

Maria is famous and has to protect her image.

take care of

(asistir a una persona)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Marcos cuida de su abuelo todos los días.

Marcos takes care of his grandfather every day.

take care of a child

locución verbal (atender, mirar por)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Fátima cuida de una niña mientras sus padres trabajan.

Fatima takes care of a child while her parents are at work.

protect the environment

locución verbal (con medidas ecológicas)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Si ahorras el agua cuidas el medio ambiente.

If you save water you are protecting the environment

take care of even the smallest details

expresión (tratar con esmero)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Es un buen pintor y siempre cuida hasta el último detalle su trabajo.

watch your back, cover your back

locución verbal (precaverse, guardarse) (figurative: because of threats)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

pay attention to detail

locución verbal (ser minucioso)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Los editores deben cuidar los detalles.

Editors should pay attention to detail.

take care that, make sure that

(poner atención a)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Cuida que no se queme la salsa, por favor.

Make sure that the sauce doesn't burn, please.

take care of your health

locución verbal (dejar malos hábitos)

(verbal expression: Phrase with special meaning functioning as verb--for example, "put their heads together," "come to an end.")

Debes cuidar tu salud si quieres vivir más tiempo.

You should take care of your health if you want to live longer.

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