How to Say "you protect" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “you protect” is “guardas” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
verbA1
keeping something safe
Examples
¿Tú guardas el pan en la nevera?
Do you keep the bread in the fridge?
Siempre guardas tus documentos en esa carpeta.
You always save your documents in that folder.
Si guardas silencio, podemos escuchar los pájaros.
If you keep quiet, we can hear the birds.
The 'Tú' Form
In Spanish, adding an '-s' to the end of regular verbs like 'guarda' shows you are talking directly to one person (friends or family).
Saving Money vs. Saving Files
Mistake: “Using 'ahorrar' for computer files.”
Correction: Use 'guardar' for files or objects. 'Ahorrar' is specifically for saving money or energy for the future.
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