Be safe in Spanish can be expressed in a few natural ways depending on the context and level of formality:
- Cuídate. (informal, singular)
- Cuídese. (formal, singular)
- Cuídense. (informal or formal, plural)
- Esté cuidado. or Ten cuidado. (less common; more literal “be careful”)
- Esté seguro/Estén seguros. (if referring to being secure/feeling safe, more about safety in a situation)
Common usage examples:
- When you say goodbye to a friend: Cuídate. [Cuídate](javascript:void(0))
- When addressing someone you’ll speak to formally: Cuídese. [Cuídese](javascript:void(0))
- To a group: Cuídense. [Cuídense](javascript:void(0))
If you share the exact situation (informal/formal, singular/plural, with or without children, any regional preference), the most natural choice can be confirmed.
