guardian
BrE /ˈɡɑː.dɪən/ AmE /ˈɡɔːr.dɪˌæn/
noun en → es
a person who protects or takes care of someone or something
guardián, protector, cuidador
- be somebody's guardian
Collocations legal guardian · child's guardian
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She is the legal guardian of her niece.
Ella es la guardiana legal de su sobrina.
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
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The night guardian patrols the building.
El guardia nocturno patrulla el edificio.
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
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The court appointed a guardian for the minor.
El tribunal nombró un tutor legal para el menor.
a spirit or supernatural being that protects someone or something
espíritu protector, guardián espiritual
- be somebody's guardian
Collocations guardian angel · spirit guardian
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She believes in her guardian angel.
Ella cree en su ángel guardián.