How is the phrase valerse por sí mismo translated from Spanish to English

English translation
Fend for oneself
phrase

Cuidar de uno mismo sin ayuda de nadie.

To take care of yourself without help.

Examples with “valerse por sí mismo”

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  • Tuvo que valerse por sí mismo a los dieciséis años. — He had to fend for himself at sixteen.

  • Los gatitos son demasiado pequeños para valerse por sí mismos. — The kittens are too young to fend for themselves.

  • ¿De verdad puede valerse por sí misma allí? — Can she really fend for herself out there?

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