care

• Substantivo que designa o ato de dar atenção, proteção ou assistência a alguém ou algo, bem como o estado de preocupação ou inquietação em relação a algo.

A noun referring to the process of providing attention, protection, or supervision to someone or something, or the state of being concerned about something.

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1. Attention and concernA2formal

   The process of looking after someone or something, providing what is needed for health, protection, or well-being.

   Cuidado

   • The children are under the care of their grandmother.
   • She takes great care of her garden.
   • Medical care is essential for recovery.

   Sinônimosattentionconcernconsiderationguardianshipmindfulnessregardsolicitudesupervision

   Antônimosdisregardinattentionneglectnegligence

2. Worry or anxietyB1formal

   A feeling of worry, concern, or anxiety about something.

   Preocupação

   • He was free from care after finishing his exams.
   • She had many cares about her family's future.
   • Don't let your cares overwhelm you.

   Sinônimosagitationanxietyapprehensionconcerndisquietdistresstroubleuneasevexationworry

   Antônimosindifferencenonchalanceunconcern

3. Caution or carefulnessB1formal

   The quality of being cautious and attentive to avoid damage or mistakes.

   Cuidado

   • Handle the glass with care.
   • He drove with great care on the icy road.
   • The documents should be treated with care.

   Sinônimosalertnessattentivenesscarefulnesscautioncircumspectionprudencevigilancewarinesswatchfulness

   Antônimoscarelessnessnegligencerecklessnessthoughtlessness

• Verbo usado para expressar sentimento de cuidado, interesse ou atenção e ajuda necessária a alguém ou algo.

A verb used to express the act of feeling concern, interest, or providing necessary attention or assistance to someone or something.

1. Feel concern or interestA2formal

   To feel concern, interest, or affection for someone or something.

   Importar-se

   • She really cares about her family.
   • He doesn't care what others think of him.
   • Do you care about the environment?

   Sinônimosbotherfretmindtrouble oneselfworry

   Antônimosdisregardignoreneglectscorn

2. Provide necessary attentionA2formal

   To look after someone or something by providing what is needed for their well-being.

   Cuidar

   • Nurses care for patients in the hospital.
   • She cares for her elderly mother at home.
   • He cares for his garden every weekend.

   Sinônimosattendlook aftermindnurturetendwatch over

   Antônimosabandonignoreneglect

3. Be willing or inclinedB1informal

   To be willing or have a desire to do something (often used in negative or interrogative sentences).

   Ter vontade

   • I don't care to go out tonight.
   • Would you care to join us for dinner?
   • She didn't care to explain her decision.

   Sinônimoschoosedesirelikewantwish

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