guardas
/GWAHR-dahs/
you keep
The word 'guardas' can mean 'you keep,' like holding onto something valuable.
guardas(verb)
you keep
?retaining or holding onto something
,you save
?storing money or computer files
you put away
?storing items in their proper place
,you protect
?keeping something safe
📝 In Action
¿Tú guardas el pan en la nevera?
A1Do you keep the bread in the fridge?
Siempre guardas tus documentos en esa carpeta.
A2You always save your documents in that folder.
Si guardas silencio, podemos escuchar los pájaros.
B1If you keep quiet, we can hear the birds.
💡 Grammar Points
The 'Tú' Form
In Spanish, adding an '-s' to the end of regular verbs like 'guarda' shows you are talking directly to one person (friends or family).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Saving Money vs. Saving Files
Mistake: "Using 'ahorrar' for computer files."
Correction: Use 'guardar' for files or objects. 'Ahorrar' is specifically for saving money or energy for the future.
⭐ Usage Tips
Clean your room!
When someone tells you to 'guardar' your clothes, they mean to put them away in the closet, not just to keep them.
In a book, 'guardas' refers to the decorative endpapers glued to the inside of the cover.
guardas(noun)
endpapers
?the pages glued to the inside of a book cover
handguards
?protective parts of a sword hilt
📝 In Action
Las guardas de esta edición antigua tienen un diseño floral.
C1The endpapers of this antique edition have a floral design.
💡 Grammar Points
Plural Nouns
This is the plural form of 'la guarda.' Note that 'el guarda' (masculine) usually refers to a person who is a guard.
⭐ Usage Tips
Rare Meaning
Unless you are talking about bookmaking, you will almost always use 'guardas' as a verb form.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: guardas
Question 1 of 1
If you are finishing a document on a computer and want to make sure it doesn't get lost, what do you do?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'guardas' the same as 'guardias'?
Not usually. 'Guardias' refers to people who protect something (like security guards). 'Guardas' is usually a verb meaning 'you keep,' though it can rarely refer to parts of a book or sword.
Can I use 'guardas' for saving money?
Yes! You can say 'guardas dinero' to mean you are putting it away safely. However, if you are saving money specifically for a future goal, 'ahorras' is more common.