cuidándolos

taking care of them

cuidándolos

phrase

1. (watching over them; third person plural)

a. taking care of them

Nuestros papás hicieron mucho por nosotros, pero, llegado el momento, se hacen mayores y acabamos cuidándolos.

Our parents have done a lot for us, but at some point they become old, and we end up taking care of them.

b. looking after them

Me encantan mis rosales. Paso mucho tiempo cuidándolos.

I love my rose trees. I spend a lot of time looking after them.

2. (watching over you; second person plural)

a. taking care of you

Carlos, no es necesario que vengas todos los días. - Ustedes son mis padres y me gusta estar acá en casa cuidándolos.

Carlos, you don't need to come every day. - You're my parents, and I like to be here at home taking care of you.

b. looking after you

Tú nos conoces, María. Fuiste nuestra niñera. - Pues claro que los conozco bien. Pasé años cuidándolos.

You know us, Maria. You were our nanny. - Of course I know you well. I spent years looking after you.

3. (being attentive to them)

a. paying attention to them

Me apasiona el interiorismo. Disfruto proporcionando confort, pero también identificando pequeños detalles y cuidándolos.

I'm passionate about interior design. I enjoy providing comfort, but also recognizing little details and paying attention to them.

b. taking care over them

Los originales son muy importantes. Cuidándolos, el editor demuestra su respeto por el autor.

Originals are very important. By taking care over them, the publisher shows their respect for the author.