What is the Spanish word for "guard"?

Learn how to say "guard" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

guard

Spanish

guardia

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Alternative translations of "guard"

guarda
vigilar
proteger
custodio

Examples of how to use "guard" in Spanish

English
A security guard is at the front door.
Spanish
Un guardia de seguridad está en la puerta principal.
English
The guard checked our tickets at dawn.
Spanish
El guardia revisó nuestros boletos al amanecer.
English
A guard stood outside the museum entrance.
Spanish
Un guardia estaba afuera de la entrada del museo.
English
We asked the guard for directions.
Spanish
Le preguntamos al guardia por direcciones.
English
The guard blew a whistle for help.
Spanish
El guardia sopló un silbato para pedir ayuda.

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