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guardo

GWAHR-doh/ˈɡwaɾðo/

“guardo” means “I keep” in Spanish (retaining or holding onto something).

I keep, I put away

Also: I save, I maintain
VerbA1regular ar
General
A person holding a small wooden treasure chest tightly in their arms.
infinitiveguardar
gerundguardando
past Participleguardado

📝 In Action

Yo guardo mi ropa en el armario.

A1

I put my clothes away in the closet.

Guardo los documentos importantes en una caja fuerte.

A2

I keep important documents in a safe.

Siempre guardo los cambios en el archivo antes de cerrar.

A2

I always save the changes in the file before closing.

Guardo un buen recuerdo de mis abuelos.

B1

I hold a fond memory of my grandparents.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • guardo silencio – I keep quiet
  • guardo cama – I stay in bed (due to illness)
  • guardo un secreto – I keep a secret

Idioms & Expressions

  • quien guarda, halla – saving for the future pays off

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

yoguardara
él/ella/ustedguardara
ellos/ellas/ustedesguardaran
vosotrosguardarais
túguardaras
nosotrosguardáramos

present

yoguarde
él/ella/ustedguarde
ellos/ellas/ustedesguarden
vosotrosguardéis
túguardes
nosotrosguardemos

indicative

imperfect

yoguardaba
él/ella/ustedguardaba
ellos/ellas/ustedesguardaban
vosotrosguardabais
túguardabas
nosotrosguardábamos

preterite

yoguardé
él/ella/ustedguardó
ellos/ellas/ustedesguardaron
vosotrosguardasteis
túguardaste
nosotrosguardamos

present

yoguardo
él/ella/ustedguarda
ellos/ellas/ustedesguardan
vosotrosguardáis
túguardas
nosotrosguardamos
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Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "guardo" in Spanish:

i keep→i maintain→i save→

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: guardo

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence correctly uses 'guardo' to mean 'I put away'?

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👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
tardocardoresguardo
📚 Etymology▼

Derived from the Germanic word 'wardon', meaning 'to watch over' or 'to guard'. This word entered Spanish through Vulgar Latin.

First recorded: 12th century

Cognates (Related words)

English: guardFrench: garder

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can 'guardo' mean 'I save' like on a computer?

Yes! It is the standard word used for clicking 'Save' in digital documents or video games.

Does 'guardo' have anything to do with a 'guard' (security)?

Yes, they share the same root. While 'guardo' is the action of keeping/storing, a 'guarda' or 'guardia' is a person who protects something.