Guárdese (en. Take care)
/ɡwarˈðese/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
Action of protecting oneself or taking cover.
Please, guard yourself from the rain under the awning.
Por favor, guárdese de la lluvia bajo el toldo.
Instruction for someone to take care or be alert.
In times of crisis, it is important that you take care.
En tiempos de crisis, es importante que se guarde.
Expression of advice to avoid risks.
Guard yourself from temptations and keep your focus.
Guárdese de las tentaciones y mantenga su enfoque.
Etymology
From the imperative of the verb 'guardar', which comes from the Latin 'guardare'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
take care of yourself
Make sure you are safe and protected.
guárdese bien
be wary of
Be careful with something or someone in particular.
guárdese de
feel free to guard yourself
Feel free to protect yourself.
siéntase libre de guárdese
Related Words
keep
Act of protecting or conserving something.
guardar
caution
Measure taken to avoid a risk.
precaución
safety
Condition of being free from danger.
seguridad
Slang Meanings
Being alert to a situation.
At this party, guard yourself because there are many strange people.
En esta fiesta, guárdese porque hay mucha gente rara.
Being careful with friendships.
I always tell him to watch out for his friends, they're dangerous.
Siempre le digo que se guarde de sus amigos, son peligrosos.