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    Guardia (en. Guard)

    /ɡwar.ðja/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Military or police body responsible for security.
    The civil guard is responsible for maintaining order in the countryside.
    La guardia civil se encarga de mantener el orden en el campo.
    Guardian or person responsible for security in a specific place.
    The security guard checked the credentials of all visitors.
    El guardia de seguridad revisó las credenciales de todos los visitantes.
    The action of safeguarding or caring for something.
    The property's guard was reinforced after the robbery.
    La guardia de la propiedad fue reforzada tras el robo.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'guardia', meaning 'protection'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be on duty
    To be in a function of surveillance or protection.
    estar de guardia
    urban guard
    Police responsible for surveillance and security in urban areas.
    guardia urbana
    to stand guard
    To carry out the task of watching or protecting.
    hacer guardia
    civil guard
    Public security body in Spain.
    guardia civil

    Related Words

    lookout
    Person responsible for observing and reporting dangers.
    vigía
    to guard
    To protect or keep something carefully.
    custodiar
    security
    Condition of being protected against dangers.
    seguridad

    Slang Meanings

    Guard as a synonym for police in informal contexts.
    At the party, a guard showed up and everyone got nervous.
    En la fiesta, apareció un guardia y todos se pusieron nerviosos.
    Use of guard to refer to someone who is aware of everything.
    He is the guard of the group, he always knows what is going on.
    Él es el guardia del grupo, siempre sabe lo que está pasando.