care for

cuidar, atender

Dar a alguien o algo la ayuda y atención que necesita.

En inglés sencillo: To give someone or something the help and attention they need.

• Who will care for the cat?
• He cared for his mother during her illness.
• The nurses are caring for several young patients.

Cómo se usa: care for someone/something (She cares for her elderly father.)

Sinónimos: look after, take care of

Antónimos: neglect

Expresiones frecuentes: care for someone, care for children, care for animals

gustar, apetecer

Encontrar algo agradable. Suele usarse en frases negativas o para ofrecer algo con cortesía.

En inglés sencillo: To like something or find it pleasant; often used in negative sentences or polite offers.

• I do not care for this music.
• Would you care for a sandwich?
• She never cared for expensive restaurants.

Cómo se usa: not care for something (I do not care for strong coffee.); would someone care for something? (Would you care for some tea?)

Sinónimos: like, enjoy

Antónimos: dislike

Expresiones frecuentes: care for something, care for coffee, care for jazz