Guardar (en. Keep)

/ɡwarˈðar/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To conserve or keep something in a place.

I am going to keep my important documents in the box.

Voy a guardar mis documentos importantes en la caja.

To set aside something for future use.

It’s better to keep a little money for emergencies.

Es mejor guardar un poco de dinero para emergencias.

To obey or follow a norm or rule.

It’s important to keep the assembly instructions.

Es importante guardar las instrucciones para el montaje.

From the Latin 'guardare', which means to watch or to take care.

to keep a secret

To keep something confidential.

guardar un secreto

to keep calm

To maintain calm in difficult situations.

guardar la calma

to hold a grudge

To have resentment towards someone.

guardar rencor

to maintain appearances

To act with correctness and respect in society.

guardar las formas

guard

A person responsible for ensuring safety.

guardia

kept

The state of something that has been kept in a safe place.

guardado

wardrobe

A place where clothing items are stored.

guardarropa

To keep something secret.

Don’t tell anyone, keep that.

No le digas a nadie, guarda eso.

To save money to spend at a party.

Let's save some cash for the weekend.

Vamos a guardar unos pesos para el fin de semana.