How to Say ‘I try to take care of myself’ in Spain Spanish
Intento cuidarme
in-TEN-toh kwee-DAR-meh
[in-TEN-toh kwee-DAR-meh]
💬 Usage Tip: In [cuidarme], the "myself" part [me] gets attached to the end because it follows another verb: [intento cuidarme]. Compare [me quiero cuidar] and [quiero cuidarme] — both are possible.
Phrase Breakdown
Intento
[in-TEN-toh]
I try
First person singular of 'intentar'; used to express effort.
Intento descansar más entre semana.
I try to rest more during the week.
cuidarme
[kwee-DAR-meh]
to take care of myself
Reflexive infinitive meaning to look after one’s own health or well-being.
Quiero cuidarme mejor este año.
I want to take better care of myself this year.
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