guardar

Senses

1. 1.

   to keep; to save

   to retain something in one's possession or storage

2. 2.

   to put away; to store

   to place something in a safe or designated location

3. 3.

   to observe; to obey

   to follow or respect a rule, law, or custom

4. 4.

   to guard; to protect

   to keep someone or something safe from harm or danger

Examples

• "Voy a guardar el dinero en el banco."

  I'm going to keep the money in the bank.

• "¿Guardaste las llaves en un lugar seguro?"

  Did you put the keys away in a safe place?

• "Debes guardar las reglas del juego."

  You must obey the rules of the game.

Usage

Common and highly versatile verb. Often used with reflexive form "guardarse" (to be careful, to refrain from). Frequently paired with prepositions: "guardar en" (store in), "guardar de" (beware of, refrain from). Avoid confusing with "cuidar" (to care for).