tener cuidado de

tener cuidado de
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
a. to be careful of
Ten cuidado de lo que dices enfrente de Paco. No confío en él.Be careful of what you say in front of Paco. I don't trust him.
b. to beware of
Ten cuidado de la persona que nunca te critica en tu cara. Puede estar haciéndolo a tus espaldas.Beware of the person who never criticizes you to your face. They could be doing it behind your back.
c. to watch out for
Hay que tener cuidado de los baches en esta carretera.You need to watch out for potholes on this highway.
d. to be wary of
Siempre les he dicho a mis hijos que tengan cuidado de en quién confían.I've always told my children to be wary of who they trust.
a. to be careful to
Tuve cuidado de dejar todo como lo encontré.I was careful to leave everything the way I found it.
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