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cuidado

care

noun kwee-DAH-doh Less Common

Also means

caution

Usage Note

Cuidado functions both as a noun ('care, caution') and as an interjection meaning 'Watch out!' or 'Be careful!' — ¡Cuidado con el escalón! It also appears in tener cuidado ('to be careful') and con cuidado ('carefully'). Do not confuse with cuidar ('to take care of').

Examples

"Debes manejar con mucho cuidado."

Natural Translation

You should drive with great care.

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