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    Guardas (en. Guards)

    /ɡwarðas/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Functions of protection or surveillance.
    Security guards patrol the building.
    Los guardas de seguridad patrullan el edificio.
    People who protect properties or individuals.
    The museum guards take care of the artworks.
    Los guardas del museo cuidan las obras de arte.
    Security body that works at events.
    The guards at the party ensure the safety of the attendees.
    Los guardas de la fiesta garantizan la seguridad de los asistentes.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'guardar', deriving in the plural form to refer to those who perform the action of guarding or protecting.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    security guards
    People responsible for the protection and monitoring of a place.
    guardas de seguridad
    forest guards
    Agents who protect and care for forest areas.
    guardas forestales
    traffic guards
    Officials in charge of regulating traffic.
    guardas de tráfico

    Related Words

    guard
    To guard means to protect or conserve something.
    guardar
    guard
    A member of a security body who watches over a place.
    guardia
    security
    The condition of being protected from dangers or risks.
    seguridad

    Slang Meanings

    In some informal contexts, 'guardas' can refer to someone who protects a group in risky situations.
    The guards in my neighborhood are like a mini police force.
    Los guardas de mi barrio son como una mini policía.
    When speaking of 'guardas' in a humorous sense, it can refer to someone who takes their job very seriously.
    That guard is stricter than a schoolteacher.
    Ese guarda es más estricto que un maestro de escuela.