Se cuida
casual, Brazil
In Brazilian Portuguese "take care" is Se cuida among friends and Cuide-se in a more careful tone. Both mean "look after yourself". It is also called Se cuide.
Meaning: farewell wish (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Portuguese | Note |
|---|---|
| Se cuida | casual, Brazil |
| Cuide-se | formal |
| Se cuide | neutral, Brazil |
Se cuida is used when saying goodbye to someone you care about, especially if they are traveling or unwell. Cuide-se suits older people or work contacts.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Portugal Cuida-te is the common informal version.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both come from the reflexive verb cuidar-se. Brazilian speech often puts the pronoun before the verb, so Se cuida is more natural than Cuida-te, which is typical of Portugal.
Did you know?
- The wish Melhoras! is used in Brazil to wish someone to get better soon.
Examples in context
- Tchau, se cuida!Bye, take care!
- Cuide-se bem e melhoras.Take care and get well.
- Se cuida, a gente se fala.Take care, we will talk.
Example conversation
Ricardo says goodbye to his friend Tânia before she travels.
- RicardoBoa viagem, Tânia!Have a good trip, Tânia!
- TâniaObrigada, Ricardo.Thanks, Ricardo.
- RicardoSe cuida!Take care!
