was taking care of, cared for
A nosotras nos cuidaba una amiga de mamá.
A friend of Mom’s used to look after us.
— Legado en los huesos (2019)
El amo del caballo lo cuidaba con un cariño que daba gusto ver.
The horse's owner cared for him with a loving attention that was a joy to behold.
Cuidaba al nene mientras yo trabajaba.
They looked after the little one while I was working.
— Crímenes de familia (2020)
Se dice que ella cuidaba del huérfano.
It is said that she took care of the orphan.
Cuidaba de los conejos cuando iba al colegio.
She used to look after the rabbits when she went to school.
Keith me cuidaba como un gato muy viejo que atiende a su último gatito.
Keith took care of me like a very old cat tending to its last kitten.
Mi madre me habló de una Damiana que me cuidaba cuando nací.
My mother told me about a woman named Damiana who looked after me when I was born.
— Pedro Páramo (2024)
Dan cuidaba a los hijos de Linda.
Dan looked after Linda’s children.