What is the Spanish word for "keep"?

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

English

keep

Spanish

guardar

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Alternative translations of "keep"

mantener
conservar
quedarse
retener

Examples of how to use "keep" in Spanish

English
Can you keep a very important secret?
Spanish
¿Puedes guardar un secreto muy importante?
English
I keep my room clean.
Spanish
Mantengo mi habitación limpia.
English
She kept her promise yesterday.
Spanish
Ella cumplió su promesa ayer.
English
They are keeping the door open.
Spanish
Ellos están dejando la puerta abierta.
English
He has kept all the receipts.
Spanish
Él ha guardado todos los recibos.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "keep" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use its Spanish translation naturally.

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