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How do you say "save" in Spanish?

guardar

Verb Noun

In Spanish, "save" is guardar.

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Pronunciation

'guardar' sounds natural once you tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue; also, stress naturally falls on the last syllable.

Grammar notes

guardar is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

Intento ahorrar un poco de dinero cada mes.

I try to save a little money each month.

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How to remember guardar

Turn 'guardar' into a small mental cartoon of I try to save a little money each month, using the line 'Intento ahorrar un poco de dinero cada mes.' as the caption.

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Questions about guardar

How do you pronounce guardar?

'guardar' sounds natural once you tap the single r lightly with the tip of your tongue; also, stress naturally falls on the last syllable.

Is guardar formal or casual?

guardar is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is guardar used in Spanish?

guardar is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Intento ahorrar un poco de dinero cada mes. (I try to save a little money each month.).

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