Spanish Conversation · Level 41
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Spanish word
guardia
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈgwaɾðja/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)security guard
Example
Un guardia revisó mi bolso en la entrada.
A security guard checked my bag at the entrance.
More examples
La guardia de seguridad patrulla el edificio por la noche.
The security guard patrols the building at night.
Core concept
Uniformed person watching an entrance.
Common phrases
guardia de seguridad
security guard
guardia nocturna
night guard
Similar words
guardia de seguridad: Private security employee who patrols premises, screens visitors, and enforces site rules.
vigilante: Roving lookout who patrols and scans areas to detect dangers early and act swiftly.
policía: Public police officer who enforces laws, prevents crime, and makes arrests to protect the community.
escolta: Escort who accompanies a person or valuables to protect them while moving from place to place.
Definition in Spanish
Persona dedicada a custodiar personas o bienes, que puede controlar accesos, patrullar y mantener el orden.
Word origin
From Old French garde (from a Germanic root meaning 'to watch' or 'guard'), entering Spanish as guardia to denote someone who watches over people or goods.
Usage tips
- The word appears both as a job title and in organization names (for example, Guardia Civil), so context indicates whether it refers to an individual guard or to the institution.