Guardó (en. Saved)

/ɡwarˈðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To keep something in a safe or proper place.
She kept the secret under seven locks.
Ella guardó el secreto bajo siete llaves.
To hold an object, memory, or information.
She kept the letter as a memento from her childhood.
Guardó la carta como un recuerdo de su infancia.
To defend or protect something.
The dog guarded the house from intruders.
El perro guardó la casa de intrusos.

Etymology

From Latin 'guardare', which means 'to watch over' or 'to protect'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to keep in memory
To retain a memory or information in the mind.
guardar en la memoria
to keep up appearances
To maintain a correct or acceptable appearance before others.
guardar las apariencias
to keep a secret
Not to reveal confidential information.
guardar un secreto

Related Words

to keep
To conserve or protect something.
guardar
guard
A person in charge of security.
guardia
daycare
A facility that cares for children or animals.
guardería

Slang Meanings

To keep something a secret.
Don't tell her anything, keep that info.
No le digas nada, guarda ese dato.
To protect someone from trouble.
I'm always here to have your back.
Siempre estoy aquí para guardarte las espaldas.