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"Cuidados" is a form of "cuidados", a plural noun which is often translated as "care". "Mantenimiento" is a noun which is often translated as "maintenance". Learn more about the difference between "mantenimiento" and "cuidados" below.
el mantenimiento(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. maintenance
Nos encargamos del mantenimiento de las instalaciones universitarias.We are responsible for the maintenance of all the facilities on the university campus.
b. upkeep
Esta casa es muy vieja y necesita mucho mantenimiento.This house is old and requires a lot of upkeep.
2. (repair)
a. maintenance
La caldera no funciona. Hay que llamar al servicio de mantenimiento.The hot water heater doesn't work. We need to call the maintenance service.
a. maintenance
El mantenimiento de la paz no es tarea fácil para un ejército.The maintenance of peace is not an easy job for an army.
4. (sports)
a. fitness (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Estos sencillos ejercicios de mantenimiento te ayudarán a perder peso.These simple fitness exercises will help you to lose weight.
b. keepfit (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
El gimnasio ofrece clases de mantenimiento para mayores de 60 años.The gym offers keepfit classes for those over 60.
los cuidados(
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)el cuidado, cuidado
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
2. (attention)
a. care
La Sra. Saldívar está al cuidado de su hija mayor.Mrs. Saldivar is in the care of her eldest daughter.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Los niños siempre están al cuidado de una empleada doméstica.The children are always in a maid's care.
Contratamos a un enfermero para estar al cuidado de mi suegro.We hired a nurse to look after my father-in-law.
4. (concern)
a. worry
No hay cuidado. Tu secreto está a salvo conmigo.There's nothing to worry about. Your secret is safe with me.
b. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Pierde cuidado: yo me ocupo de que llegue a tiempo.Don't worry! I will see to it that he arrives in time.
Me trae sin cuidado lo que digas.I don't care what you say.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
5. (detailed)
a. careful
Siguió un proceso cuidado para elegir al administrador de la fábrica.She followed a careful process to choose the factory administrator.
b. meticulous
El chef hizo una cuidada presentación de su plato más renombrado.The chef made a meticulous presentation of his most famous dish.
6. (flawless)
a. impeccable
Tener un aspecto cuidado es totalmente necesario en una entrevista de trabajo.An impeccable appearance on a job interview is an absolute necessity.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
