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    Guardilla (en. Garret)

    /ɡwarˈdiʎa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A small room or space located in the rooftops, often used for storage.
    I kept my bicycle in the guardilla.
    Guardé mi bicicleta en la guardilla.
    A room under the roof, usually with slanted ceilings.
    The guardilla has become a very cozy studio.
    La guardilla se ha convertido en un estudio muy acogedor.
    A space in a house that takes advantage of the upper part of the building.
    The guardilla offers an impressive view of the city.
    La guardilla ofrece una vista impresionante de la ciudad.

    Etymology

    From the diminutive of 'guardia', referring to a space for guard duty or safeguarding.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to go up to the guardilla
    To go to the small space in the roof to look for something.
    subir a la guardilla
    to put in the guardilla
    To store or keep in the roof space.
    poner en la guardilla
    to transform the guardilla
    To convert that space into another room or function.
    transformar la guardilla

    Related Words

    attic
    Space or room under the roof, usually livable.
    ático
    loft
    Storage space located at the upper part of a building.
    desván

    Slang Meanings

    A place where old things are stored.
    That guardilla is a real graveyard of forgotten objects.
    Esa guardilla es un verdadero cementerio de objetos olvidados.
    A personal or private space in the house.
    My guardilla is my sanctuary where I work on my projects.
    Mi guardilla es mi refugio donde trabajo en mis proyectos.