guardas
“guardas” means “you keep” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
you keep, you save
Also: you put away, you protect
📝 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.
endpapers
Also: handguards
📝 In Action
Las guardas de esta edición antigua tienen un diseño floral.
C1The endpapers of this antique edition have a floral design.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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✏️ 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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📚 Etymology▼
From the Germanic word 'wardon,' which meant 'to watch over' or 'to take care of.' This is also where the English word 'warden' and 'wardrobe' come from.
First recorded: 10th century
Cognates (Related words)
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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.