guardian

S2 W2

BrE /ˈɡɑː.dɪən/ AmE /ˈɡɔːr.dɪˌæn/

noun en → es

1 PROTECT [singular] B1

a person who protects or takes care of someone or something

guardián, protector, cuidador

  • be somebody's guardian

Collocations legal guardian · child's guardian

  • She is the legal guardian of her niece.

    Ella es la guardiana legal de su sobrina.

2 WATCH [singular] B1

a person who watches over a place or thing to protect it from harm

vigilante, custodio, guardia

  • be somebody's guardian

Collocations night guardian · security guardian

  • The night guardian patrols the building.

    El guardia nocturno patrulla el edificio.

3 LEGAL [singular] B2

a person who is legally responsible for a child or an adult who cannot take care of themselves

tutor legal, curador

  • be somebody's guardian

Collocations court-appointed guardian · minor's guardian

  • The court appointed a guardian for the minor.

    El tribunal nombró un tutor legal para el menor.

4 SPIRIT [singular] C1

a spirit or supernatural being that protects someone or something

espíritu protector, guardián espiritual

  • be somebody's guardian

Collocations guardian angel · spirit guardian

  • She believes in her guardian angel.

    Ella cree en su ángel guardián.