guardando
/gwar-DAN-do/
putting away
A child putting away toys to organize the room.
guardando(verb)
putting away
?organizing or storing objects
,storing
?placing something in a specific spot
keeping
?retaining something in one's possession
📝 In Action
Estoy guardando la ropa limpia en el armario.
A1I am putting away the clean clothes in the closet.
Ellos están guardando los juguetes en la caja.
A1They are storing the toys in the box.
💡 Grammar Points
The '-ando' Ending
This word is the '-ing' form of the verb 'guardar'. In Spanish, we use this form with the verb 'estar' to talk about things happening right now.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Missing the helper verb
Mistake: "Yo guardando el libro."
Correction: Yo *estoy* guardando el libro. (Spanish requires 'to be' just like English says 'I *am* saving'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Think of 'Stowing'
Use this word whenever you are putting something into its 'home' (like a drawer, a shelf, or a box).
Saving money by putting it into a piggy bank.
📝 In Action
Llevo una hora guardando los cambios en mi documento.
A2I've been saving the changes in my document for an hour.
Estamos guardando dinero para las vacaciones.
A2We are saving money for the holidays.
💡 Grammar Points
Saving vs. Rescuing
Use 'guardando' for saving files or money. If you are saving a person's life, use 'salvando' instead.
⭐ Usage Tips
Digital context
When you click the 'Save' icon on a computer in Spanish, the action you are performing is 'guardar'.
Keeping a secret or maintaining silence.
guardando(verb)
keeping
?maintaining a state like silence or a secret
observing
?following a rule or tradition
📝 In Action
Él está guardando un secreto muy importante.
B1He is keeping a very important secret.
Todos están guardando silencio en la biblioteca.
A2Everyone is keeping silent in the library.
⭐ Usage Tips
Abstract Use
Use this when the thing being 'stored' isn't a physical object, like a secret or quietness.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: guardando
Question 1 of 2
If you are currently saving a file on your computer, which sentence is correct?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'guardando' used for saving people from danger?
No, 'guardando' is for keeping objects, money, or secrets. To save someone from a fire or danger, use 'salvando'.
Can I use 'guardando' by itself as a command?
No. If you want to tell someone to save something or put it away, use the command form 'guarda' or 'guarde'.