Translation
care, caution; careful
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Word origin
From Latin cogitatus ('thought, reflection'), the past participle of cogitare ('to think'). Spanish narrowed the sense from 'thought' to 'care, attention, worry'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- cogitatus
- English cognates
- cogitate
Grammar
Examples
¡ escalón, !
Watch out for the step, it is broken!
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You have to be very careful when driving at night.
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She did it very carefully so as not to hurt it.
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Looking after the grandparents is the whole family's job.
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Handle the plants carefully, they are weak.
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Spanish Formal Commands: Usted and Ustedes Imperative
Spanish Commands: the Imperative for Tú, Usted, Nosotros
Spanish Set Phrases: tener ganas, echar de menos and More
Spanish Subjunctive After Impersonal Expressions
Tener Expressions in Spanish: Tengo Hambre, Tengo Frío
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 6, lesson 3: cuidado, vivo, equipo and 7 more words.