English–Spanish
“guard” in Spanish
Spanish
Pronunciation
IPA/gwaɾˈðjan/
Example
El guardián del edificio trabaja por la noche.
The building's guard works at night.
How to say “guard” in Spanish
“Guard” in Spanish is guardián.
A watchman standing at a building entrance protecting property.
Example sentences with guardián
Durante el partido, el guardián del estadio vigiló a la multitud.
During the match, the stadium guard watched the crowd.
Tips for using guardián
- The written accent falls on the final á in guardián, which distinguishes it from the English-looking 'guardian', and everyday Spanish often uses portero or guardia de seguridad for paid building staff.