care

cura, assistenza

Aiuto dato a malati, bambini piccoli o persone che non riescono a provvedere a sé stesse.

In inglese semplice: Help given to people who are ill, very young, or unable to manage alone.

• The child needs medical care.
• Nurses provide care at home.
• Good care helped him recover.

Sinonimi: support, assistance

Contrari: neglect

Espressioni comuni: health care, medical care, nursing care

cura, custodia

Attenzione a qualcuno per tenerlo al sicuro e soddisfare i suoi bisogni.

In inglese semplice: Looking after someone and making sure they are safe and have what they need.

• I take care of my sister.
• The baby is safe in her care.
• Who took care of the children yesterday?

Come si usa: take care of someone (My brother takes care of our grandmother.); in someone’s care (The children were left in their aunt’s care.)

Sinonimi: supervision, looking after

Contrari: neglect

Espressioni comuni: take care of, in someone’s care, care of someone

gestione

Il fare quanto serve per risolvere un problema o portare a termine un compito.

In inglese semplice: Doing what is needed to solve a problem or complete a task.

• I will take care of it.
• She took care of the bill.
• Can you take care of this problem today?

Come si usa: take care of something (I will take care of the travel arrangements.)

Sinonimi: handling, management

Espressioni comuni: take care of, care of something

stammi bene

In «take care», augurio che si fa salutando qualcuno perché stia bene.

In inglese semplice: Words you say when leaving someone, wishing them well.

• Bye, take care!
• Take care, and see you soon.
• She waved and said, “Take care!”

Espressioni comuni: take care, take care now

attenzione, prudenza

Attenzione a ciò che si fa per evitare danni, errori o problemi.

In inglese semplice: Attention to what you are doing so that nobody is hurt and nothing goes wrong.

• Handle the glass with care.
• Take care on the stairs.
• He took extra care when cutting the wood.

Come si usa: take care not to do something (Take care not to slip on the wet floor.); take care when doing something (Take care when crossing this road.)

Sinonimi: caution, attention

Contrari: carelessness

Espressioni comuni: take care, with care, extra care

cura, manutenzione

Cura di qualcosa per mantenerlo sano o in buone condizioni.

In inglese semplice: Looking after something so that it stays healthy or in good condition.

• These plants need very little care.
• Regular care keeps your bike working well.
• Read the care instructions before washing this coat.

Come si usa: take care of something (He takes care of the garden every weekend.)

Sinonimi: maintenance, upkeep

Contrari: neglect

Espressioni comuni: plant care, skin care, care of something

interessarsi, preoccuparsi

Sentire che qualcuno o qualcosa conta e preoccuparsene.

In inglese semplice: To feel that someone or something matters to you.

• I care about you.
• He did not care what happened.
• Do they care about our feelings?

Come si usa: care about someone/something (She cares about the environment.); care what/whether … (I do not care what they think.)

Sinonimi: be concerned, mind

Espressioni comuni: care about someone, care about something, really care, care a lot

accudire, curare

Occuparsi di qualcuno o qualcosa, dando l’aiuto o l’attenzione necessari.

In inglese semplice: To look after someone or something and give them the help or attention they need.

• He cares for his mother.
• We cared for the injured bird.
• Who will care for your pets while you travel?

Come si usa: care for someone/something (She cares for her father at home.)

Sinonimi: look after, tend

Contrari: neglect

Espressioni comuni: care for someone, care for something