Guardarse (en. To be saved)

/ɡwarˈðarse/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Not to reveal or make public a secret or a feeling.

I decided to keep my opinion to myself to avoid conflicts.

Decidí guardarme mi opinión para evitar conflictos.

To reserve something, like a place or resource, for personal use.

She saved the best part of the dessert for herself.

Ella se guardó la mejor parte del postre.

To protect oneself from something, such as harm or offense.

It's better to guard against bad influences.

Es mejor guardarse de las malas influencias.

It comes from Old Spanish 'guardarse', which combines 'guardar' and the reflexive pronoun 'se'.

to keep a card up one's sleeve

To have a hidden resource or advantage that is used at the right moment.

guardarse un as bajo la manga

to keep to oneself

Not to share with others what one has or feels.

guardarse para uno mismo

to hold nothing back

To speak or express everything without holding back information.

no guardarse nada

guardar

To retain something or keep it in a safe place.

guardar

secret

Information that is kept hidden from others.

secreto

confidential

That which is private and should not be disclosed.

confidencial

To stay out of trouble.

I decided to stay out of it and not get involved in the conflict.

Decidí guardarme y no meterme en el conflicto.

To keep a surprise.

I kept the gift until her birthday.

Me guardé el regalo hasta su cumpleaños.