descuidar
descuidar(
dehs
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kwee
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dahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to abandon)
Trabaja duro, pero no descuides a tus hijos.Work hard, but don't neglect your children.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. to not worry
Descuida; yo me encargo de que todo esté listo a tiempo.Don't worry; I'll make sure everything is ready on time.
descuidarse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to be careless
Si te descuidas, vas a perder todo lo que has ganado hasta ahora.If you are careless, you are going to lose everything you've earned so far.
b. to let your attention wander
Por favor, cuida bien a Pedrito. Si te descuidas se puede caer del columpio.Please, keep an eye on Pedrito. If you let your attention wander, he could fall off the swing.
c. to drop one's guard
Ese hombre es un pillo. Si me descuido, se lleva hasta lo que tengo puesto.That guy is a rascal. If I drop my guard, he would take even what I'm wearing.
a. to let oneself go
Él siempre andaba muy bien arreglado, pero últimamente se ha descuidado.He was always very well-groomed, but he has let himself go lately.
b. to neglect one's appearence
Rosita se ha descuidado mucho desde que nació su tercer bebéRosita has neglected her appearance since her third baby was born.
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