tengo que cuidar

I have to take care of

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phrase Uncommon #10,706
I have to take care of The person or thing being cared for may follow directly, or be introduced with “a” or “de.”
SP: Tengo que cuidar de mi hermano esta tarde.
EN: I have to look after my brother this afternoon.

Tengo que cuidar más de mí mismo.

I need to take better care of myself.

Tengo que cuidar de mis hombres.

I have to look after my men.

— El Capitán (2018)

Me gusta ayudar, pero mi mujer dice que tengo que cuidar mi espalda.

I like to help, but my wife says I have to take care of my back.

— Oh Boy (2012)

Tengo que cuidar el negocio.

I have to look after the business.

— 世界 (2004)

Y lo sabes, tengo que cuidar a mis amigos.

And you know it, I have to take care of my friends.

— Había una vez en Hollywood (2019)

Tengo que cuidar a las niñas.

I have to take care of the girls.

— Primate (2026)

No, no puedo, tengo que cuidar de los niños.

No, I can't; I have to look after the children.

— Systemsprenger (2019)

Tengo que cuidar mi figura.

I have to take care of my figure.

Tengo que cuidar de este gato.

I have to take care of this cat.