How to Say "put away" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “put away” is “guarde” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Por favor, guarde estos documentos en la caja fuerte.
Please, save/keep these documents in the safe.
Guarde silencio, por favor.
Keep quiet, please.
Espero que él guarde mi secreto.
I hope that he keeps my secret.
The 'Polite' Command
Use 'guarde' when you want to tell someone politely (using 'usted') to put something away or save it. It sounds much more respectful than 'guarda'.
Expressing Wishes
This form is used after words like 'quiero que' (I want that) or 'espero que' (I hope that) to talk about what you want someone else to do.
The 'Usted' Mix-up
Mistake: “Saying 'Guarda el dinero' to a boss or stranger.”
Correction: Say 'Guarde el dinero'. 'Guarda' is only for friends and family; 'guarde' is the polite version.
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