cuida tu salud
/kwida tu salud/from spelling rules
The English phrase 'take care of your health' is translated into Spanish as cuida tu salud.
This expression is used to advise someone to maintain their physical and mental well-being.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the imperative verb cuida (take care of), the possessive adjective tu (your) and the noun salud (health).
Which one should you use?
Cuida tu salud is used when speaking to one person informally, whereas cuiden su salud would be used for a group of people. You may also see No descuides tu salud, which is an informal expression meaning 'do not neglect your health'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb cuidar can be used with or without the preposition de when followed by a direct object like salud, so cuida de tu salud is also a valid way to say 'take care of your health'. To use the phrase in a formal context, change cuida tu to cuide su.
Did you know?
- The noun salud is also used as a common toast when drinking with friends, equivalent to saying 'Cheers!' in English.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, you might hear people use the word salud as a spontaneous response when someone sneezes, effectively saying 'health' instead of 'bless you'.
- The root of salud is also found in the English word 'salute', which historically stems from a wish for good health to the person being greeted.
Examples in context
- es fundamental cuidar tu saludTaking care of your health is essential
- espero que te recuperes pronto, cuídate muchoI hope you recover soon, take good care of yourself
- ¡Cuídate y que tengas buena salud!Take care of yourself and have good health!
- No te esfuerces tanto, cuida tu salud.Don't push yourself so hard, take care of your health.
- Cuida tu salud y come más vegetales.Take care of your health and eat more vegetables.
- Por favor, cuida tu salud este invierno.Please, take care of your health this winter.
Example conversation
Two friends are saying goodbye after a coffee date.
- ElenaFue un gusto verte, Daniel.It was good to see you, Daniel.
- DanielIgualmente, Elena. Nos vemos pronto.Likewise, Elena. See you soon.
- ElenaCuida tu salud, descansa mucho.Take care of your health, get plenty of rest.
- DanielGracias, tú también cuídate.Thanks, you take care too.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries salud, tu, CC BY-SA 4.0.
