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How to say “take care” in Spanish
“Cuídate” is take care (informal). For a formal “you” say “cuídese”. It is a warm way to end a conversation, and it sounds more caring than just “adiós”.
In Spanish
Cuídate
Take care
Say it: KWEE-dah-teh
Other ways to say “take care”
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Cuídese
Take care (formal)
For older people, customers, someone you address as usted.
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Que te vaya bien
I hope it goes well for you
Warm, when someone leaves for a trip or a day out.
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Ten cuidado
Be careful
A warning rather than a goodbye.
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Nos vemos, cuídate
See you, take care
Casual combination.
Example sentences
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Nos vemos pronto. ¡Cuídate!
See you soon. Take care!
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Cuídese mucho, señora.
Take good care of yourself, madam.
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Ten cuidado con el tráfico.
Be careful with the traffic.
How to reply
Tú también.
You too.
Good to know
- “Cuídate” is from “cuidarse” (to take care of oneself). “Ten cuidado” is a different phrase, used for danger.
- On the phone and in messages people often end with “un abrazo” (a hug) or “un beso” (a kiss) among friends and family.
Questions about “take care” in Spanish
How do you say “take care” in Spanish?
“take care” in Spanish is “Cuídate” (Take care). It is pronounced KWEE-dah-teh. You can also say “Cuídese”, “Que te vaya bien”, “Ten cuidado”.
How do you pronounce “Cuídate”?
“Cuídate” sounds like KWEE-dah-teh. The capital letters mark the stressed syllable. Tap the speaker on this page to hear it.
What are other ways to say “take care” in Spanish?
“Cuídese” (Take care (formal)): for older people, customers, someone you address as usted. “Que te vaya bien” (I hope it goes well for you): warm, when someone leaves for a trip or a day out. “Ten cuidado” (Be careful): a warning rather than a goodbye. “Nos vemos, cuídate” (See you, take care): casual combination.
How do you reply to “Cuídate”?
A natural reply is “Tú también.” (You too.).
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