Careful in Spanish 🇪🇸

Pronunciation

Normal speech: kwee-DAH-doh
IPA: ki.’ða.ðo

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Origin

Derived from Latin “cūra” (care)

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cuidado info.

**Tips to remember the word “cuidado”:**
– Visualize a “Careful Iguana Dancing Around” – “Cui” from Careful, “I” from Iguana, “Da” from Dancing, “Do” from Around. Combining the image of a cautious iguana moving carefully can link the word to its meaning.
– Connect it with the English expression “Caution!” as they both start with a ‘C’ and share a similar sentiment.

**Explanations:**
– “Cuidado” is a noun that often refers to the attention or precaution taken to avoid harm or mistakes.
– As an interjection, it functions as a warning equivalent to “Watch out!” or “Be careful!”

**Other words that mean the same thing:**
– Precaución
– Atención
– Circunspección

**Alternate meanings like slang:**
– In some contexts, “cuidado” can imply that something has been well-maintained, e.g., “Este coche ha tenido buen cuidado” (This car has been well taken care of).

**Examples of sentences that use it:**
– “Ten cuidado al cruzar la calle.” (Be careful when crossing the street.)
– “¡Cuidado con el perro!” (Watch out for the dog!)
– “Ella siempre pone mucho cuidado en su trabajo.” (She always puts a lot of care into her work.)
– “Este asunto requiere de especial cuidado.” (This matter requires special attention.)
– “Cuidado, el suelo está resbaladizo.” (Careful, the floor is slippery.)

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