cuide de si

[koo-EE-duh duh see]

verb phrase

take care of yourself

1. An imperative command urging someone to look after their own well-being, health, or safety

Take care of yourself while I'm away.

Cuide de si enquanto estou fora.

2. A farewell expression wishing someone good health and safety

Goodbye, take care of yourself!

Adeus, cuide de si!

3. An advisory to be cautious or vigilant about potential dangers

Be careful out there and take care of yourself.

Tenha cuidado por aí e cuide de si.

NYC Slang

take care of yourself / watch yourself

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

cuide de si / cuide-se

Commonly used in both formal and informal contexts

São Paulo

cuide de si

Standard usage, frequently heard in everyday speech

Rio de Janeiro

cuide de si / se cuida

Both forms used, second form more colloquial

Portugal

cuide de si / cuide-se

Formal and standard usage in Portuguese Portuguese

cuide da sua saúde

tome conta de si

proteja-se

fique bem

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