tener cuidado con

to be careful with

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A transitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and requires a direct object (e.g. Take out the trash.).

transitive verb phrase

1. (general)

a. to be careful with

Ten cuidado con esa caja. Hay un florero de cristal adentro.Be careful with that box. There's a crystal vase inside.

b. to be careful of

Siempre hay que tener cuidado con la gente zalamera. Nunca sabes qué pueden estar diciendo a tus espaldas.You always have to be careful of flatterers. You never know what they might be saying behind your back.

c. to be careful about

Eres un funcionario electo, y como tal, debes tener cuidado con lo que dices.You're an elected official, and as such, you should be careful about what you say.

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