guard
US /ɡɑːrd/
UK /ɡɑːrd/
1.
guardia, vigilante
a person who protects a place or people, or who prevents prisoners from escaping
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The security guard checked our bags at the entrance.
El guardia de seguridad revisó nuestras bolsas en la entrada.
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A prison guard escorted the inmate to the visiting room.
Un guardia de prisión escoltó al recluso a la sala de visitas.
2.
protector, resguardo
a device or part of something that provides protection
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The machine has a safety guard to prevent accidents.
La máquina tiene un protector de seguridad para prevenir accidentes.
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He wore a mouth guard during the boxing match.
Llevaba un protector bucal durante el combate de boxeo.
1.
proteger, custodiar
to protect someone or something from danger or harm
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The dog was trained to guard the house.
El perro fue entrenado para proteger la casa.
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You need to guard your privacy online.
Necesitas proteger tu privacidad en línea.