No. 4,607 in Portuguese
cuide
"Cuide" means "take care" or "care for" (imperative form of the verb "cuidar").
In a sentence
Cuide bem da sua saúde para evitar problemas futuros.
Take good care of your health to avoid future problems.
In this sentence, 'cuide' is used as a command verb in the subjunctive form to advise or encourage someone to care for their health.
Cuide do jardim enquanto estou fora.
Look after the garden while I am away.
Here, 'cuide' operates as a request or directive in the subjunctive form, asking someone to take responsibility for maintaining the garden momentarily.
Peço que você cuide das crianças durante a reunião.
I ask that you look after the children during the meeting.
In this context, 'cuide' suggests a polite request or expectation for someone to oversee or take care of the children, conveying the subjunctive form implying responsibility.
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