abbi cura di te
In Italian, "take care of yourself" is said as abbi cura di te.
The phrase abbi cura di te is used as a warm parting expression when saying goodbye, serving a similar purpose to "stay safe" or "look after yourself" in English.
How does it change in a sentence?
To tell a group of people to take care of themselves, use the plural form abbiate cura di voi.
When do people say it?
This is a warm expression used during goodbyes to tell someone to stay healthy and safe.
Did you know?
- If you were to say this to someone you do not know well, you would need to change it to the formal si prenda cura di sé to remain polite.
- The phrase uses the imperative mood of the verb 'avere' (to have), so you are literally telling the person to 'have care' of themselves.
- The word cura is the root of the English word 'curate', describing someone who provides spiritual or administrative 'care'.
Examples in context
- Signora Rossi, mi auguro che si prenda cura di se stessa.Mrs. Rossi, I hope you take care of yourself.
- Carissimi clienti, vi invitiamo a prendervi cura di voi stessi.Dear customers, we invite you to take care of yourselves.
- Prenditi cura di te stessa!Take care of yourself!
- Ciao, abbi cura di te!Bye, take care of yourself!
- Ci vediamo domani, abbi cura di te.See you tomorrow, take care of yourself.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Chiara are saying goodbye after a coffee date.
- LorenzoDevo andare ora, ciao Chiara.I have to go now, bye Chiara.
- ChiaraVa bene, Lorenzo. A presto!Alright, Lorenzo. See you soon!
- LorenzoSì, abbi cura di te.Yes, take care of yourself.
- ChiaraAnche tu, ciao!You too, bye!
