Spanish Conversation · Level 82
60 words
Spanish word
descuidar
Pronunciation
IPA/deskwiˈðaɾ/
Meaning
- verbneglect
Example
No descuides a tus amigos.
Don't neglect your friends.
More examples
Si descuidas una relación, puedes perderla.
If you neglect a relationship, you can lose it.
Core concept
An unattended person or thing worsening from lack of care.
Common phrases
descuidar una relación
neglect a relationship
descuidar los detalles
neglect the details
Similar words
desatender: Leave a responsibility or person unattended by not providing required care or response.
ignorar: Deliberately pay no attention to or refuse to respond to a person or thing.
abandonar: Stop caring for or being involved with someone or something and leave it behind.
olvidar: Forget about a person or thing, so expected care or attention is not given.
Definition in Spanish
No prestar la atención o el cuidado necesario a una persona, cosa o asunto, causando perjuicio o abandono.
Word origin
From Spanish prefix des- 'not' plus cuidar 'to take care of', literally 'not taking care' and so meaning failure to give necessary attention.
Usage tips
- When the object is a person, Spanish normally uses the preposition a, for example 'descuidar a alguien' rather than 'descuidar alguien'.