A1 Collocation Neutral

Tener cuidado

To be careful

Bedeutung

To exercise caution or prudence.

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Kultureller Hintergrund

People often say '¡Cuidado!' very quickly when someone is about to trip. It is common to add 'mucho' to emphasize: 'Ten mucho cuidado'. Often used with 'che' for emphasis.

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Use the imperative

Use 'Ten' for friends and 'Tenga' for strangers.

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Don't over-formalize

Don't use 'tener cautela' with friends; it sounds like a police report.

Bedeutung

To exercise caution or prudence.

💡

Use the imperative

Use 'Ten' for friends and 'Tenga' for strangers.

⚠️

Don't over-formalize

Don't use 'tener cautela' with friends; it sounds like a police report.

Teste dich selbst

Complete the sentence.

Por favor, ____ cuidado con el perro.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: ten

The imperative form for 'tú' is 'ten'.

🎉 Ergebnis: /1

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Aufgabensammlung

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Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

Por favor, ____ cuidado con el perro.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: ten

The imperative form for 'tú' is 'ten'.

🎉 Ergebnis: /1

Häufig gestellte Fragen

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Yes, it is the most common way to express caution.

No, it is a sign of care.

Verwandte Redewendungen

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Andar con cuidado

similar

To tread carefully

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Tener ojo

synonym

To keep an eye out

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