This is the 988th most frequent Portuguese word.
cuidar
"To take care of" or "to look after."
In this sentence, 'cuidar' means to take care of or maintain something, showing responsibility and attention.
Eu gosto de cuidar do meu jardim todas as manhãs.
I enjoy taking care of my garden every morning.
Here, 'cuidar' emphasizes the proactive act of ensuring wellbeing and performing actions to maintain good health.
É importante cuidar da saúde para viver bem.
It's important to take care of one's health to live well.
In this usage, 'cuidar' means to look after or watch something temporarily to keep it safe.