Download
Translate Files
search close
    https://lingvanex.com/translate/ Translate Text https://app.lingvanex.com/ Translate Files

    Guardaron (en. They kept)

    /ɡwarˈðaɾon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To keep something in a safe place.
    They kept the important documents in the safe.
    Ellos guardaron los documentos importantes en la caja fuerte.
    To protect or safeguard something.
    They stored the food so it wouldn’t spoil.
    Guardaron la comida para que no se dañara.
    Not to reveal something, to keep it secret.
    They kept their secrets closely.
    Guardaron sus secretos celosamente.
    To set something aside or separate it for later use.
    They saved the toys for the next party.
    Guardaron los juguetes para la próxima fiesta.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    keep up appearances
    To maintain an acceptable image or appearance.
    guardar las apariencias
    keep a secret
    Not to reveal a secret.
    guardar un secreto
    stash away
    To keep something without intending to use it.
    guardar en un rincón

    Related Words

    guardar
    Verb that indicates the action of putting something in a safe place.
    guardar
    guardian
    A person who protects or takes care of something.
    guardian
    guard
    A person who watches over or protects a place.
    guardia

    Slang Meanings

    To keep something without intending to use it.
    He stashed his phone in the drawer, as if he didn't need it.
    Él guardó su teléfono en el cajón, como si no lo necesitara.
    To keep something a secret.
    She kept the party topic a secret among friends.
    Ella guardó el tema de la fiesta como un secreto entre amigos.