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    Guardase (en. Be kept)

    /ɡwarˈðase/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To keep something in a safe place.
    It was necessary for him to keep the secret.
    Era necesario que guardase el secreto.
    To conserve or maintain in a particular state.
    She wanted him to keep the memories.
    Ella quería que guardase los recuerdos.
    To protect someone or something.
    The dog was to guard the house.
    El perro debía guardase la casa.

    Etymology

    It derives from the verb 'guardar', which comes from the Latin 'guardare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    keep up appearances
    Act in a way that others do not realize a disadvantageous situation.
    guardar las apariencias
    keep a secret
    Not reveal information that must remain confidential.
    guardar un secreto
    not hold a grudge
    Not feel resentment towards someone.
    no guardar un rencor
    keep in the heart
    Preserve something very valuable in feelings.
    guardar en el corazón

    Related Words

    guardar
    Verb that means to keep something in a safe place.
    guardar
    guardo
    The action of keeping; it can also refer to a safe place for objects.
    guardo
    guardia
    A person in charge of surveillance and protection.
    guardia

    Slang Meanings

    To do something undercover.
    He always kept his plans hidden so as not to be discovered.
    Él siempre guardase sus planos para no ser descubierto.
    To protect something valuable in a risky situation.
    In tough times, it is said that one should keep what they have.
    En tiempos difíciles, se dice que hay que guardase lo que se tiene.