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cuidado.

watch out!

7 characters3 syllables approx.Español language

Meaning & usage

intj/kwiˈdado/[kwiˈð̞a.ð̞o]
  1. watch out!

  2. beware!

  3. be careful!

Where this word comes from

Past participle of cuidar; corresponds to Latin cōgitātus. The Philippine sense is a calque of Tagalog bahala, as in the expressions bahala ka, ako bahala, ikaw bahala, etc.

noun/kwiˈdado/[kwiˈð̞a.ð̞o]
  1. care (close attention; concern)

    masculine
  2. care (maintenance, upkeep)

    masculine
  3. care (the treatment of those in need)

    masculine
Where this word comes from

Past participle of cuidar; corresponds to Latin cōgitātus. The Philippine sense is a calque of Tagalog bahala, as in the expressions bahala ka, ako bahala, ikaw bahala, etc.

adj/kwiˈdado/[kwiˈð̞a.ð̞o]
  1. answerable; accountable; responsible

    Philippines
    yo cuidado / yo cuidao
    tú cuidado / tú cuidao
Where this word comes from

Past participle of cuidar; corresponds to Latin cōgitātus. The Philippine sense is a calque of Tagalog bahala, as in the expressions bahala ka, ako bahala, ikaw bahala, etc.

verb/kwiˈdado/[kwiˈð̞a.ð̞o]
  1. past participle of cuidar

    form-of · participle · past
Where this word comes from

Past participle of cuidar; corresponds to Latin cōgitātus. The Philippine sense is a calque of Tagalog bahala, as in the expressions bahala ka, ako bahala, ikaw bahala, etc.

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