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How do you say "guardian" in Spanish?
el guardián
In Spanish, "guardian" is el guardián.
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Pronunciation
This is el gwar-dee-AHN, stress on the last syllable, with the u forming a quick w sound after the g.
Grammar notes
el guardián is masculine. Its plural is Guardianes.
Example sentence
Su tía se convirtió en su tutora legal.
His aunt became his legal guardian.
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How to remember el guardián
Guardián shares its root with 'guard', someone who watches over and protects.
Related words
- sibling el hermano
- relative el pariente
- ancestor el antepasado
- descendant el descendiente
- couple la pareja
- partner el socio
- babysitter la niñera
- mentor el mentor
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Questions about el guardián
How do you pronounce el guardián?
This is el gwar-dee-AHN, stress on the last syllable, with the u forming a quick w sound after the g.
Is el guardián masculine or feminine?
el guardián is masculine. el guardián is masculine. Its plural is Guardianes.
How is el guardián used in Spanish?
el guardián is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Su tía se convirtió en su tutora legal. (His aunt became his legal guardian.).
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