guardería
“guardería” means “daycare” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
daycare, nursery
Also: preschool
📝 In Action
Llevo a mi hija a la guardería antes de ir al trabajo.
A1I take my daughter to daycare before going to work.
La guardería está muy cerca de mi casa.
A1The nursery is very close to my house.
pet daycare, kennel
Also: doggy daycare
📝 In Action
Dejamos al perro en una guardería canina durante las vacaciones.
B1We left the dog at a pet daycare during the holidays.
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Quick Quiz: guardería
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Where would you most likely find a toddler during a workday?
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📚 Etymology▼
From the verb 'guardar' (to keep, watch over, or protect) combined with the ending '-ería', which is used in Spanish to describe a place where a specific activity happens.
First recorded: 19th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'guardería' only for babies?
Generally, yes. It is for children who are too young for primary school, usually from a few months old up to 3 or 4 years old.
Does it have to be a building?
Usually, 'guardería' refers to a physical business or center, not just the act of babysitting at home.