Take care of Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈteɪk/ /ˈkɛɹ/ /ˈəv

TAYK-KAIR-uhv

UK

tˈeɪk/ /kˈeə/ /ˈɒv

TAYK-KAIR-ov

Definición

To look after someone or something, making sure their needs are met or ensuring they are safe and well.

Uso & Matices

'Take care of' is used for both people and things, in formal and informal situations. Common collocations: 'take care of a child', 'take care of business', 'take care of yourself'. It implies responsibility. Don't confuse with just 'care', which is broader.

• Spanish: cuidar de - ocuparse de
• Portuguese (BR): cuidar de - tomar conta de
• Portuguese (PT): tomar conta de - cuidar de
• Chinese (Simplified): 照顾 - 负责
• Chinese (Traditional): 照顧 - 負責
• Hindi: देखभाल करना
• Arabic: يعتني بـ - يهتم بـ
• Bengali: দেখাশোনা করা - যত্ন নেওয়া
• Russian: заботиться - ухаживать
• Japanese: 世話をする - 面倒を見る
• Vietnamese: chăm sóc
• Korean: 돌보다 - 챙기다
• Turkish: ilgilenmek - bakmak
• Urdu: خیال رکھنا - دیکھ بھال کرنا
• Indonesian: mengurus - menjaga

Oraciones de Ejemplo

I will take care of the baby while you rest.

basic

Can you take care of my plants while I'm away?

basic

She always takes care of her little brother.

basic

Don't worry, I'll take care of everything for the party.

natural

Make sure to take care of yourself during the trip.

natural

The company pays someone to take care of customer emails.

natural