Spanish Conversation · Level 62
76 words
Spanish word
cuidador
Pronunciation
IPA/kwiðaˈðoɾ/
Meaning
- masculine nouncaregiver
Example
El cuidador ayuda a la abuela todos los días.
The caregiver helps the grandmother every day.
More examples
Buscan un cuidador a domicilio para ayudar con las tareas diarias.
They are looking for an in-home caregiver to help with daily tasks.
Core concept
Daily caregiver who helps with hygiene, meals, movement, and safety for someone with ongoing needs.
Common phrases
cuidador a domicilio
in-home caregiver
cuidador familiar
family caregiver
cuidador profesional
professional caregiver
Similar words
enfermero: Provides professional nursing treatments and medical monitoring for illness or injury.
ayudante: Offers practical help with tasks or household chores to ease daily routines.
voluntario: Donates time and effort without pay to support people or community activities.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que presta cuidados diarios a otra persona, como ayuda con el aseo, la alimentación, la movilidad y la compañía.
Word origin
An agent noun formed from cuidar 'to care for' + -or, where cuidar traces back to Latin caveō 'to be on guard'.
Usage tips
- For child care, speakers often use niñera or educadora, while cuidador typically implies sustained care for someone with health or dependency needs.