te cuido
/te kwido/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'I take care of you' is expressed in Spanish as te cuido.
This phrase is used to tell someone that you will protect them or look after their well-being.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the object pronoun te (you) and the first-person singular present indicative of cuidar (to take care of/to look after), meaning 'I care for you'.
Which one should you use?
While te cuido is grammatically in the present tense, it can be used as a promise for the future (like 'I will take care of you').
How does it change in a sentence?
To change the object from 'you' to 'him' or 'her', replace the pronoun te with lo or la respectively, resulting in lo cuido or la cuido.
Did you know?
- The verb cuidar is a distant relative of the English word 'cogitate', as both share roots linked to the concept of directing one's mind or attention.
- While te cuido is often romantic, the verb cuidar is also used in Spanish to describe the act of 'tending' to a garden or 'maintaining' a building.
- In some Latin American cultures, saying te cuido can imply a protective role that is more authoritative than the English 'I'll look after you', sometimes suggesting a guardian-like responsibility.
Examples in context
- Cuido de ti porque te quiero mucho.I take care of you because I love you very much.
- Cuenta conmigo, siempre cuido de ti.Count on me, I always take care of you.
- Siempre estoy pendiente de ti y de tus necesidades.I'm always attentive to you and your needs.
- No te preocupes, estaré pendiente de ti durante tu recuperación.Don't worry, I'll be there for you during your recovery.
- Puede confiar en mí, siempre velaré por usted y sus derechos.You can trust me, I will always take care of you and your rights.
- Como su abogado, velo por usted y trabajaré en su beneficio.As your lawyer, I take care of you and work for your benefit.
- Cuido de ti porque te amoI take care of you because I love you
- Estoy aquí para cuidar de tiI am here to take care of you
- Siempre cuido de ti como tu hermanoI always take care of you as your brother
- Puedes contar conmigo, cuidaré de tiYou can count on me, I will take care of you
- No te preocupes, yo te cuido.Don't worry, I'll take care of you.
- Quédate tranquila, te cuido yo.Stay calm, I will look after you.
- Siempre te cuido cuando estás enfermo.I always take care of you when you are sick.
Example conversation
Sofía is comforting Javier during a difficult time.
- SofíaNo tengas miedo, te cuido.Don't be afraid, I'll take care of you.
- JavierGracias, Sofía, lo aprecio mucho.Thanks, Sofía, I appreciate it a lot.
- SofíaEstaré contigo en todo momento.I will be with you at all times.
- JavierEres muy buena conmigo.You are very good to me.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cuido, te, CC BY-SA 4.0.
