care for

prendersi cura di, accudire

Dare a qualcuno o qualcosa l’aiuto e l’attenzione necessari.

In inglese semplice: 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.

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

Sinonimi: look after, take care of

Contrari: neglect

Espressioni comuni: care for someone, care for children, care for animals

gradire, piacere

Trovare qualcosa piacevole. Si usa spesso in frasi negative o offerte cortesi.

In inglese semplice: 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.

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

Sinonimi: like, enjoy

Contrari: dislike

Espressioni comuni: care for something, care for coffee, care for jazz