el
masculine
/ɡwarˈðjan/
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Translation
guardian
Word origin
From a Germanic root meaning 'to watch, to guard', which entered Romance as the verb guardar. The feminine form is guardiana. English 'guardian' and 'warden' share the same Germanic origin.
- Origin
- Germanic
- Root
- wardon
- English cognates
- guardian, warden
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralguardianes
Examples
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The guardian watches over the entrance to the building.
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A big dog is the guardian of the house.
guardiana .
She has been the keeper of the lighthouse for years.
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Who is the keeper of these secrets?
cierra .
The park warden closes the gates at night.
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