take care

[/teɪk kɛr/]

verb phrase

cuidar; tomar conta; ter cuidado

1. to look after someone or something; to be responsible for their well-being

She takes care of her younger siblings while her parents work.

Ela cuida de seus irmãos mais novos enquanto seus pais trabalham.

2. to handle or deal with a situation or problem

Don't worry, I'll take care of the arrangements.

Não se preocupe, eu vou cuidar dos arranjos.

3. used as a farewell greeting; to say goodbye

See you later! Take care!

Até logo! Cuide-se!

4. to be cautious or careful about something

Take care when crossing the street.

Tenha cuidado ao atravessar a rua.

NYC Slang

stay safe; be easy

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

cuidar; tomar conta

most common usage across Brazil

Rio de Janeiro

cuidar; se cuidar

colloquial farewell, often with reflexive form

São Paulo

cuidar; dar conta

slight preference for 'dar conta' when meaning 'handle'

Portugal

tomar conta; ter cuidado

more formal usage; 'ter cuidado' more common for caution

take care of business

take care of yourself

take care of number one

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