guardar
to put away, to save
Reviewed by: David WestfallCofounder
To keep something safe, whether by putting it away, setting it aside, or not letting it out
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guard
to watch over
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-ar
verb suffix
Guardar means to put something away, to save it. It's related to the English word guard0: when you guard something, you put it away to keep it safe, saving it from danger or loss.
guardar
to put away, to store
To put an object in the place where it belongs.
Guarda los platos en el armarioPut the plates away in the cupboard
Guardo las herramientas en el garajeI store the tools in the garage
to save, to hold (reserving)
To set something aside for someone so nobody else takes it.
Guárdame un poco de arroz para la cenaSave me some rice for dinner
¿Me guardas el lugar en la fila?Will you hold my place in line?
to keep, to hang on to
To hold on to something instead of letting it go.
Guarda el recibo por si acasoKeep the receipt just in case
Prometió guardar el secretoHe promised to keep the secret
to save (computing)
To save a file on a computer, keeping it safe for later.
Guarda el documento antes de cerrarloSave the document before closing it
No guardé los cambios y perdí todoI didn't save the changes and lost everything
to keep, to observe (silence, rules)
To keep up something expected of you, like silence or an appearance. You're watching over it, guarding it to keep it in force.
Los alumnos guardaron silencio durante el examenThe students kept silent during the exam
Mi abuela guardaba el sábado como día sagradoMy grandmother observed the Sabbath as a holy day
guardarse de
to watch out for, to be wary of
To stay alert to something and keep your distance from it. You're literally guarding yourself from that thing.
Guárdate de los perros del vecinoWatch out for the neighbor's dogs
Guárdate de las amistades falsasBe wary of false friends