guardado
“guardado” means “saved” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
saved, kept
Also: stored, guarded
📝 In Action
La contraseña está guardada en el navegador.
A2The password is saved in the browser.
Teníamos un secreto bien guardado entre nosotros.
B1We had a well-kept secret between us.
El tesoro fue guardado bajo llave.
B2The treasure was stored/kept under lock and key.
save
Also: the keeping
📝 In Action
Asegúrate de hacer un guardado rápido antes de apagar la consola.
B1Make sure to make a quick save before turning off the console.
Cargué el último guardado y volví al nivel anterior.
B2I loaded the last save and went back to the previous level.
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Quick Quiz: guardado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the adjective form of 'guardado'?
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📚 Etymology▼
'Guardado' is the past participle of the verb 'guardar'. This verb comes from the older Germanic language word *wardôn, meaning 'to watch' or 'to protect,' which entered Spanish through Gothic influence. It shares roots with the English word 'guard'.
First recorded: 10th century (as the verb 'guardar')
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'guardado' the same as 'salvado'?
They are very similar, but 'guardado' (from 'guardar') focuses on keeping, storing, or protecting something. 'Salvado' (from 'salvar') focuses on rescuing or saving from danger. In computing, both can mean 'saved,' but 'guardar' is the more common verb for saving a document.
How do I know if 'guardado' is an adjective or part of a verb phrase?
If it is used with 'haber' (e.g., 'He guardado'), it is part of a perfect tense (meaning 'I have saved'). If it is used with 'ser' or 'estar' (e.g., 'Está guardado'), it is acting as an adjective describing the state of the thing (meaning 'It is saved').