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tome conta de si

[ˈtɔ̃mə ˈkɔ̃tə də ˈsi]
verb phrase
take care of yourself
1. An imperative command urging someone to look after their own well-being, health, or interests
Take care of yourself while I'm away.
Tome conta de si enquanto estou fora.
2. To be responsible for one's own welfare and personal matters
You need to take care of yourself and not rely on others.
Você precisa tomar conta de si e não depender dos outros.
Synonyms
cuide-setome cuidadocuide de vocêzele por si mesmo
Antonyms
negligencie-sedescuide-seabandone-se

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tome conta de si
Most common form in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
cuide-se
Alternative, equally common usage
Portugal
cuide de si
Preferred form in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

cuidar de si mesmo
zelar por si
ser responsável por si
tomar conta da própria vida
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