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The care you give to something
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Cuidado means care and is the past participle of cuidar0, so it refers to the care taken of something.
cuidado
care, attention
The attention you give something so it stays safe or turns out well.
Estas plantas necesitan mucho cuidadoThese plants need a lot of care
Pon cuidado a lo que dice el profesorPay attention to what the teacher says
worry (concern)
A worry on your mind. Something you have to take care of is something you worry about.
No hay cuidado, llego a tiempoNo worries, I'll get there on time
Pierde cuidado, tu perro está bienDon't worry, your dog is fine
meticulous, polished
Something done with close attention to detail, with care taken at every step.
Hizo un trabajo muy cuidadoShe did very meticulous work
El libro tiene una edición muy cuidadaThe book has a very polished edition
well-kept, well-groomed (appearance)
Something that looks nice, like it has been taken care of.
El jardín de mi vecino está muy cuidadoMy neighbor's garden is very well-kept
Siempre lleva la barba muy cuidadaHe always keeps his beard well-groomed
¡cuidado!
watch out, careful
A warning that danger is close. You're telling them to take care right now, to be careful.
¡Cuidado! Viene un carroWatch out! A car is coming
¡Cuidado, el plato está caliente!Careful, the plate is hot!
tener cuidado
to be careful
When you are careful. You literally "have care" while you do something.
Ten cuidado con el perro del vecinoBe careful with the neighbor's dog
Tuvimos cuidado al cruzar la calleWe were careful crossing the street
con cuidado
carefully, with care
Doing something slowly and attentively, literally "with care."
Maneja con cuidado, está lloviendoDrive carefully, it's raining
Lava esta blusa con cuidadoWash this blouse with care
al cuidado de
in the care of, looking after
When a person or thing is someone's responsibility to look after. It's placed "at the care of" that person.
Los niños quedaron al cuidado de su abuelaThe kids were left in the care of their grandmother
Estoy al cuidado de la casa este mesI'm looking after the house this month