Guardaré (en. I will keep)
/gwar-da-ˈɾe/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of putting something in a safe place or reserving it for later.
I will keep this document in a special folder.
Guardaré este documento en una carpeta especial.
To protect something from damage or loss.
I will keep my car in the garage during the storm.
Guardaré mi coche en el garaje durante la tormenta.
To keep custody of something.
I will keep the house key until I return.
Guardaré la llave de la casa hasta que vuelva.
Etymology
It comes from the Latin 'guardare', which means to watch or protect.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to keep a secret
To keep something confidential.
guardar un secreto
to maintain composure
To maintain calm and dignity in difficult situations.
guardar la compostura
to keep up appearances
To maintain an acceptable external image despite the internal truth.
guardar las apariencias
Related Words
to keep
Verb meaning to place or maintain something in a safe place.
guardar
guard
A person whose role is to protect or watch over.
guardia
kept
Participle of the verb guardar, indicating that something has been kept in a safe place.
guardado
Slang Meanings
To be on the lookout.
I was kept waiting for the response.
Quedé guardado esperando la respuesta.
To leave something for later.
I’m going to keep it for later, when I have time.
Voy a guardarla para más tarde, cuando tenga tiempo.