guardar

Senses

1. 1.

   to keep, to store

   to put something away in a place for safekeeping or future use

2. 2.

   to save, to set aside

   to reserve or keep something (money, time, resources) for later

3. 3.

   to guard, to protect

   to watch over or protect something or someone

4. 4.

   to hold, to harbor

   to keep feelings, memories, or information in one's mind or heart

Examples

• "Vou guardar essas roupas no armário."

  I'm going to put these clothes away in the closet.

• "Ela sempre guarda um pouco de dinheiro para emergências."

  She always saves a little money for emergencies.

• "Ainda guardo boas lembranças daquela viagem."

  I still hold good memories from that trip.

Usage

Very common verb in everyday speech. Often used with "segredo" (guardar um segredo = to keep a secret). Don't confuse with "salvar" (to rescue/save from danger) – "guardar" emphasizes storing or keeping, not rescue.