guardería
/gwar-deh-REE-ah/
daycare
A guardería is a welcoming place where young children play and learn.
guardería(noun)
daycare
?place for young children
,nursery
?British English term for child care
preschool
?informal use for early childhood education
📝 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.
💡 Grammar Points
Feminine word pattern
This word ends in -ía, which almost always tells you it is a feminine word. You should use 'la' or 'una' with it.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing with Garden
Mistake: "Using 'guardería' when you mean a garden for plants."
Correction: Use 'jardín' for plants. 'Guardería' is specifically for taking care of people or things (usually kids).
⭐ Usage Tips
Formal vs Informal
While 'guardería' is the most common word, some formal documents might use 'escuela infantil' (infant school).
A guardería can also be a dedicated space for pets to stay and play.
guardería(noun)
pet daycare
?place for animals
,kennel
?boarding for dogs
doggy daycare
?informal term for pet care
📝 In Action
Dejamos al perro en una guardería canina durante las vacaciones.
B1We left the dog at a pet daycare during the holidays.
💡 Grammar Points
Specify the animal
When using this word for animals, it's very helpful to add the word for the animal after it, like 'guardería canina' (for dogs).
⭐ Usage Tips
Context is key
If you just say 'la guardería' without any other info, people will assume you are talking about children.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: guardería
Question 1 of 1
Where would you most likely find a toddler during a workday?
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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.