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guarda

[ˈɡwaɾ.da]
noun/verbfemininepl: guardas
guard, keeper, custody
1. A person who watches over or protects something or someone
The guard stood at the entrance of the building.
A guarda estava de pé na entrada do edifício.
2. The act of watching, protecting, or keeping something safe
The child is under the guard of her grandmother.
A criança está sob a guarda da avó.
3. A defensive posture or readiness in combat or sports
The boxer kept his guard up throughout the match.
O boxeador manteve a guarda elevada durante toda a luta.
4. Third person singular present tense of 'guardar' (to keep, store, or save)
She keeps the documents in a safe place.
Ela guarda os documentos em um local seguro.
Synonyms
protetorvigiacuidadocustódiaproteção
Antonyms
descuidonegligênciaabandono

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
guarda
Standard usage for security guard or custody
Portugal
guarda
Also refers to 'Guarda Nacional Republicana' (GNR) officers
São Paulo
guarda civil
Common reference to municipal security officers

Related Idioms & Phrases

de guarda - on guard duty
estar de guarda - to be on guard
tomar guarda de - to take custody of
baixar a guarda - to let one's guard down
em guarda - en garde; on guard
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