abbi cura di te
The English phrase "take care" can be translated into Italian as abbi cura di te.
While abbi cura di te is a valid translation for "take care", it is often used in more heartfelt or serious contexts than a casual ciao.
Meaning: good-bye (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase abbi cura di te literally translates to "have care of yourself".
Did you know?
- If you want to say 'take care' as a warning to be cautious of danger, Italians use stai attento instead of abbi cura di te.
- The phrase uses the imperative mood abbi, which is a command. Literally, you are not suggesting that the person take care, but ordering them to do so.
- In Italian, the root word cura is used in the phrase cura del corpo to describe a skincare or beauty routine.
Examples in context
- Signor Rossi, faccia attenzione durante il viaggio.Mr. Rossi, take care during your trip.
- Ciao, abbi cura di te!Bye, take care!
- A presto e abbi cura di te.See you soon and take care.
- Ci vediamo domani, abbi cura di te.See you tomorrow, take care.
Example conversation
Matteo and Chiara are saying goodbye after a coffee date.
- MatteoÈ stato un piacere vederti, Chiara.It was a pleasure seeing you, Chiara.
- ChiaraAnche per me, Matteo. A presto!Me too, Matteo. See you soon!
- MatteoCiao, abbi cura di te.Bye, take care.
- ChiaraGrazie, anche tu!Thanks, you too!
