Guardas (en. Guards)

/ɡwarðas/

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Slang Meanings

In some informal contexts, 'guardas' can refer to someone who protects a group in risky situations.
The guards in my neighborhood are like a mini police force.
Los guardas de mi barrio son como una mini policía.
When speaking of 'guardas' in a humorous sense, it can refer to someone who takes their job very seriously.
That guard is stricter than a schoolteacher.
Ese guarda es más estricto que un maestro de escuela.