cuidados
“cuidados” means “care” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
care
Also: nursing, pampering
📝 In Action
El paciente necesita cuidados constantes.
A2The patient needs constant care.
Mis plantas requieren muchos cuidados en verano.
A2My plants require a lot of care in summer.
well-kept
Also: meticulous, polished
📝 In Action
Los jardines del palacio están muy cuidados.
B1The palace gardens are very well-kept.
Es un libro con detalles muy cuidados.
B1It is a book with very meticulous details.
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: cuidados
Question 1 of 2
If a hospital unit is called 'Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos', what does it provide?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'cogitatus', meaning 'thought' or 'reflection'. It evolved from 'thinking about something' to 'worrying about something' and finally to 'taking care' of it.
First recorded: 13th Century
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'cuidados' always masculine?
Yes, as a noun it is masculine ('los cuidados'). If used as a description (adjective), it must match the gender of the object; so it would be 'cuidados' for masculine items and 'cuidadas' for feminine items.
What is the difference between 'cuidado' and 'cuidados'?
'Cuidado' is usually used for 'caution' (¡Cuidado! = Watch out!) or general care, while 'cuidados' usually refers to specific tasks or medical attention.