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cuida de si mesmo

[KUI-duh duh see MES-muh]
verb phrase
takes care of himself; looks after himself
1. to be self-sufficient and responsible for one's own well-being, health, and personal matters
He takes care of himself and doesn't rely on others for help.
Ele cuida de si mesmo e não depende de outros para pedir ajuda.
2. to maintain personal hygiene, health, and self-care practices
She cuida de si mesma by exercising regularly and eating well.
Ela cuida de si mesma fazendo exercício regularmente e comendo bem.
NYC Slang
takes care of number one; looks out for himself
Synonyms
se cuidacuida-setoma conta de si mesmoé autossuficiente
Antonyms
depende dos outrosnegligencia-seabandona-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
cuida de si mesmo
most common form in Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
cuida de si mesmo
standard form, also used in European Portuguese
Informal Brazilian
se cuida
colloquial shortened form

Related Idioms & Phrases

cuidar de si mesmo
tomar conta de si
ser autossuficiente
cuidar da própria vida
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