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    Guardián (en. Guardian)

    /ɡwarˈðjan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who has the duty to protect something or someone.
    The guardian of the building is in charge of security.
    El guardián del edificio se encarga de la seguridad.
    A person responsible for taking care of a minor or incapacitated person.
    The judge appointed a guardian for the orphaned child.
    El juez nombró un guardián para el niño huérfano.
    A being or entity that watches over or protects a place, especially in a symbolic or spiritual context.
    The guardian at the gate is a symbol of protection.
    El guardián de la puerta es un símbolo de protección.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'guardianis', meaning 'the one who guards'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    guardian of the secret
    A person who has the responsibility to keep a secret.
    guardián del secreto
    to be the guardian of the truth
    To defend and protect the truth against falsehoods.
    ser el guardián de la verdad

    Related Words

    to guard
    To keep something in a safe place.
    guardar
    custody
    Protection or care of something or someone.
    custodia
    surveillance
    Action of observing or controlling something to prevent risks.
    vigilancia

    Slang Meanings

    Neighborhood guardian
    That guy is the neighborhood guardian, he’s always watching what’s going on.
    Ese tipo es el guardián del barrio, siempre está pendiente de lo que pasa.
    Temple guardian
    In the movie, the protagonist is the guardian of the sacred temple.
    En la película, el protagonista es el guardián del templo sagrado.