How to Say "to mind" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to mind” is “cuidar” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
¿Puedes cuidar a mi perro este fin de semana?
Can you look after my dog this weekend?
Ella cuida mucho los detalles de su trabajo.
She pays close attention to the details of her work. (Literally: She cares for the details)
Mi hermano cuida el jardín para que esté hermoso.
My brother takes care of the garden so that it is beautiful.
The Personal 'A'
When 'cuidar' involves a specific person or pet as the one receiving the care, you MUST put the small word 'a' before them: 'Cuidamos a María' (We take care of Maria).
Caring for Objects
When caring for a thing (not a person or pet), skip the 'a': 'Cuida su salud' (He looks after his health) or 'Cuida la casa' (He looks after the house).
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