Cuidar Conjugation in Spanish

What does cuidar mean?

cuidar means to look after, take care of (e.g. a house, a person) in English. It is a regular -ar verb.

It can also be used with these related meanings: to mind, watch, pay attention to, be mindful of; to look after oneself, take care.

Principal forms of cuidar

Infinitive

cuidar

Gerund

cuidando

Past participle

cuidado

Cuidar conjugation table

Compare the present, preterite, imperfect, and future forms. Reflexive pronouns are included where the verb requires them.

Pattern notes

• Cuidar follows the regular -ar pattern in the four tenses shown here.

Examples with cuidar

Practice prompts

1. Conjugate cuidar for yo in the present.
2. Use the preterite form for ella.
3. Say the nosotros/as imperfect form.
4. Write a short sentence in the future.