Keep to oneself (es. Guardarse)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
Ella se guarda su secreto.
She keeps to herself her secret.
Context: daily life Es importante guardarse algo de dinero.
It is important to keep some money to oneself.
Context: daily life Me guardo mis juguetes para jugar después.
I keep my toys for playing later.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Debemos guardarnos de las personas deshonestas.
We should keep ourselves away from dishonest people.
Context: society En tiempos difíciles, es recomendable guardarse algunos recursos.
In difficult times, it is advisable to keep some resources to oneself.
Context: daily life Es difícil guardarse las emociones a veces.
It's hard to keep emotions to oneself sometimes.
Context: psychology Advanced (C1-C2)
A menudo, guardarse las preocupaciones es un mecanismo de defensa contra el estrés.
Often, keeping worries to oneself is a defense mechanism against stress.
Context: psychology Guardarse la verdad puede llevar a un conflicto interno profundo.
Keeping the truth to oneself can lead to deep internal conflict.
Context: philosophy En su poesía, el autor se guarda su vulnerabilidad, revelando solo lo esencial.
In his poetry, the author keeps his vulnerability to himself, revealing only the essential.
Context: literature