Spanish Phrase
¿Qué consejos tienes para cuidarte?
Meaning
A polite way to ask someone what personal advice they can give you about looking after your own health, well‑being, or appearance. It implies you value the other person’s experience or knowledge.
When to use
Use this question in informal or semi‑formal conversations with friends, family members, or a health professional when you want practical tips on self‑care, such as diet, exercise, mental health, or daily routines.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Quéconsejostienesparacuidarte
Qué (interrogative)
Used to ask for information; placed at the beginning of a question.
consejos (noun, plural)
Means 'advice' or 'tips'; agrees in number with any article or adjective.
tienes (verb tener, 2nd person singular)
Present tense of 'tener' meaning 'you have'; matches the informal 'tú' subject.
para (preposition)
Introduces purpose or goal, similar to English 'for'.
cuidarte (infinitive + reflexive pronoun)
The infinitive 'cuidar' plus the attached reflexive pronoun 'te' means 'to take care of yourself'.
🗨In Conversation
¿Qué consejos tienes para cuidarte?
What advice do you have for taking care of yourself?
Yo trato de dormir ocho horas, comer frutas y caminar cada día.
I try to sleep eight hours, eat fruit, and walk every day.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Qué consejos tienes para cuidarse?
The reflexive pronoun must match the subject. Since you are asking the other person (tú), use 'cuidarte' not 'cuidarse'.
¿Qué consejos tiene para cuidarte?
If you want a more formal tone, replace 'tienes' with 'tiene' and use the formal 'usted' pronoun.
↔Alternatives
¿Qué recomendaciones me das para cuidarme?
What recommendations do you give me for looking after myself?
¿Tienes algún tip para cuidarte?
Do you have any tip for taking care of yourself?
¿Qué me sugieres para mantenerme saludable?
What do you suggest for staying healthy?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish‑speaking countries, self‑care advice often blends physical health with emotional balance and family support. Mentioning sleep, diet, and regular activity is common, but you might also hear suggestions about spending time with loved ones, taking siestas, or practicing mindfulness, depending on the region.