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    Guarnición (en. Garrison)

    /ɡwaɾniˈθjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Set of decorative or protective elements.
    The furniture's garnish was made of carved wood.
    La guarnición del mueble estaba hecha de madera tallada.
    Supplies or provisions that are kept for sustenance.
    We brought a food garnish for the trip.
    Llevamos una guarnición de alimentos para el viaje.
    Group of troops or military personnel stationed in a place.
    The garrison of the fort was composed of fifty soldiers.
    La guarnición del fuerte estaba compuesta por cincuenta soldados.

    Etymology

    It derives from the verb 'guarnir', which comes from the Latin 'guardianus'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    vegetable garnish
    A mixture of vegetables that accompany a main dish.
    guarnición de verduras
    to keep a garnish
    Preserves or protects a quantity of resources or supplies.
    guardar una guarnición

    Related Words

    guarnicionero
    Person who is dedicated to making or selling garnishes.
    guarnicionero
    guarnimiento
    The action of garnishing or decorating something.
    guarnimiento

    Slang Meanings

    A person who takes on the role of support or protection within a group.
    That guy is the support of the team, he's always there to help.
    Ese chaval es la guarnición del equipo, siempre está ahí para ayudar.
    Provision or reserve that is kept for difficult moments.
    I always have a reserve of money set aside for emergencies.
    Siempre tengo una guarnición de dinero guardada para emergencias.