Cuidar
Example: Debemos cuidar el jardín para que las flores crezcan bien.
Definition
"Cuidar" means to take care of or look after something or someone, ensuring their well-being or proper condition. For example, in the phrase 'Debemos cuidar el jardín para que las flores crezcan bien,' it refers to maintaining the garden so the flowers grow well.
Etymology
The word "cuidar" comes from the Latin verb 'cogitare,' meaning 'to think' or 'to consider.' Over time, it evolved in Spanish to mean taking thoughtful care or attention toward something or someone. Did you know that originally it implied mental attention, which transformed into physical care?
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"Cuidar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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