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    Guardianes (en. Guardians)

    /ɡwar.dja.nes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    People in charge of protecting, watching over, or caring for something or someone.
    The guardians of the park make sure that visitors do not harm the flora.
    Los guardianes del parque se aseguran de que los visitantes no dañen la flora.
    Figuratively, those who defend an idea or cause.
    The guardians of local culture organize events to preserve traditions.
    Los guardianes de la cultura local organizan eventos para preservar las tradiciones.
    Members of organizations that ensure safety.
    The guardians of peace tried to mediate in the conflict.
    Los guardianes de la paz trataron de mediar en el conflicto.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Latin 'guardianes', which means 'to protect'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    guardians of sleep
    People or elements that help preserve a dream or ideal.
    guardianes del sueño
    guardians of the law
    Those responsible for enforcing rules and laws.
    guardianes de la ley
    to be a guardian of something
    To have the responsibility of caring for or protecting something specific.
    ser guardián de algo

    Related Words

    guard
    Person who looks after a place.
    guardia
    custody
    Responsibility for the safety of something or someone.
    custodia
    watchman
    Person who observes and takes care of a place to prevent problems.
    vigilante

    Slang Meanings

    Night guardian
    The ancient castle has its night guardians, who scare away the curious.
    El antiguo castillo tiene sus guardianes de la noche, que asustan a los curiosos.
    Guardian of secrets
    She is the group's guardian of secrets; no one dares to tell her.
    Ella es el guardián de secretos del grupo, nadie se atreve a contárselo.