Cuide-se
The English phrase 'take care of yourself' is translated to Portuguese as Cuide-se.
Cuide-se is frequently used as a parting phrase in both spoken and written communication, similar to 'take care' in English. In formal settings, you may use Tenha cuidado. to mean 'Take care.' or Tome conta de si mesmo. to mean 'Take care of yourself.' In informal settings, you can say Cuide-se bem. to mean 'Take good care of yourself.' or Tome cuidado, viu? to mean 'Be careful, okay?'
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
Cuide-se is a polite way to say 'take care of yourself' when addressing someone with the 'você' form. For more formal settings, use Tenha cuidado. or Tome conta de si mesmo.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Brazil, the expression Cuide-se. is widely used to mean 'Take care of yourself.' In Portugal, you can use Trata-te bem. to mean 'Take care of yourself well.' or use Tem cuidado contigo. as an alternative way of saying 'Take care of yourself.'
How does it change in a sentence?
While Cuide-se is the standard way to say 'take care of yourself' using the polite 'você' form, Cuida-te is used in regions or social circles that use the informal 'tu' pronoun.
Did you know?
- While 'Cuide-se' is standard, a person might say 'Fica com Deus' to mean 'take care' in a religious context, which literally translates to 'stay with God'.
- Portuguese has a unique way of expressing 'taking care' through the concept of zelo. Someone who cuida with zelo is exhibiting a level of meticulous, almost sacred devotion to the person's well-being.
- The phrase Tome cuidado literally translates to 'take care', but it is often used specifically to warn someone of immediate physical danger, unlike the parting phrase Cuide-se.
Examples in context
- Cuide-se, por favor.Please take care of yourself.This sentence is useful for practicing the parting phrase Cuide-se.Tatoeba #1546687 by alexmarcelo, translation #38550 by CK
- Tenha cuidado durante a viagem!Take care during the trip!
- Vá para casa e cuide-se.Go home and take care of yourself.
- Você está doente, então cuide-se.You are sick, so take care of yourself.
Example conversation
Mariana and Rodrigo are saying goodbye after a meeting.
- MarianaFoi ótimo te ver, Rodrigo.It was great to see you, Rodrigo.
- RodrigoEu também gostei muito, Mariana.I really enjoyed it too, Mariana.
- MarianaAté a próxima, cuide-se!Until next time, take care of yourself!
- RodrigoObrigado, você também!Thanks, you too!
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
