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How do you say "watch out" in Spanish (Latin America)?

¡Cuidado

Phrase Noun

In Spanish (Latin America), "watch out" is ¡Cuidado.

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Pronunciation

For "Cuidado", aim for kui-DA-do, remembering that in Mexico and most of Latin America c before e or i is a plain s sound.

Grammar notes

¡Cuidado is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

watch out

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How to remember ¡Cuidado

Notice any part of "Cuidado" that resembles a word you already know, and let that partial match carry the meaning "watch out".

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Questions about ¡Cuidado

How do you pronounce ¡Cuidado?

For "Cuidado", aim for kui-DA-do, remembering that in Mexico and most of Latin America c before e or i is a plain s sound.

Is ¡Cuidado formal or casual?

¡Cuidado is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is ¡Cuidado used in Spanish (Latin America)?

¡Cuidado is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (watch out).

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