cuidarla

Cuidarla is a Spanish verb phrase formed by the verb cuidar (to take care of or look after) with the direct object pronoun la attached to it. The phrase literally means “to take care of her” and is used when the action of caring is directed toward a feminine referent, such as a woman, a girl, or a female animal. The pronoun la replaces a previously mentioned feminine noun (ella, la mujer, la niña, etc.).

Grammatically, cuidarla behaves like other infinitive + clitic constructions. The pronoun can appear attached to the infinitive (cuidarla) or before a conjugated verb in a sentence (Quiero cuidarla; Voy a cuidarla). The form agrees in gender with the referent; masculinized forms exist for masculine antecedents (cuidarlo). Negation and other tenses follow standard verb rules: No puedo cuidarla; Debemos cuidarla; La necesito cuidar, etc.

Usage notes include that cuidarla is common in contexts of caregiving and protection—family care, healthcare, and social or emotional support. It can also be used metaphorically to express responsibility or commitment to someone’s well‑being. In everyday speech, cuidarla frequently appears in expressions of affection, obligation, or concern, and it naturally variations with other pronouns (cuidarlo, cuidarla a ella, cuidarlas de repente, etc.).

In popular culture, cuidado de la mujer o temas de protección and caregiver dynamics have led to the use of cuidarla as a motif or as a potential title for songs, poems, or narratives, reflecting its emphasis on responsibility and tenderness. See also cuidar, cuidarse, and cuidar de.