Also means
to take care of
Usage Note
Cuidar takes a direct object when the subject cares for a person or thing: cuida a su madre ('she looks after her mother'). The reflexive cuidarse means 'to take care of oneself': ¡cuídate! is a common farewell meaning 'take care!' The related noun is cuidado ('care'; also an exclamation meaning 'watch out!'). Do not confuse cuidar with cuidarse de + infinitive, which means 'to make sure to' do something.
Examples
"Ella cuida a sus hijos con mucho amor."
Natural Translation
She looks after her children with great love.
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