take care

cuidar, encargarse de

Atender a alguien o algo, o resolver un asunto pendiente.

En inglés sencillo: To look after someone or something, or deal with something that needs doing.

• I take care of my mother.
• He took care of all the travel arrangements.
• Who will take care of the garden?

Cómo se usa: take care of someone/something (I will take care of your cat while you are away.)

Sinónimos: look after, handle, deal with

Antónimos: neglect

Expresiones frecuentes: take care of someone, take care of something

tener cuidado

Actuar con atención para evitar peligros, daños o errores.

En inglés sencillo: To act carefully so that you avoid danger, harm, or mistakes.

• Take care on the ice.
• She took care not to wake the baby.
• Did you take care when handling the glass?

Cómo se usa: take care when doing something (Take care when lifting heavy boxes.); take care not to do something (Take care not to cut yourself.)

Sinónimos: be careful, watch out

Expresiones frecuentes: take care outside, take care when crossing

cuídate

Se dice al despedirse para desear a alguien que esté bien y no le pase nada malo.

En inglés sencillo: You say this when leaving someone, to wish them safety and good health.

• Bye, take care!
• Take care, and call me when you arrive.
• “Take care,” he said as we left.

Sinónimos: goodbye, bye

Expresiones frecuentes: take care everyone, take care now