warden

BrE /ˈwɔːdən/ AmE /ˈwɔːrdən/

noun en → es

1 GUARDIAN [singular] B2

a person who is in charge of a prison or other institution and has the job of making sure that rules are obeyed

carcelero, guardián, administrador

  • the warden of a place

Collocations warden of a prison · warden of a school

  • The warden of the prison was very strict.

    El carcelero de la prisión era muy estricto.

2 SUPERVISOR [singular] B2

a person who is in charge of a particular area or department and has the job of making sure that rules are obeyed

supervisor, guardián, administrador

  • the warden of a place

Collocations warden of a hospital ward · warden of a nature reserve

  • She is the warden of the wildlife sanctuary.

    Ella es la guardiana del santuario de vida silvestre.

3 CUSTODIAN [singular] C1

a person who is responsible for looking after a building or area, especially one that is open to the public

encargado, custodio, guardián

  • the warden of a place

Collocations warden of a castle · warden of an estate

  • The warden of the historic site was giving a tour.

    El encargado del sitio histórico estaba dando una visita guiada.

4 COUNSELLOR [singular] C1

a person who gives advice and support to young people, especially those in care or at risk of being taken into care

asesor, consejero, guardián

  • the warden of a place

Collocations warden for young people · warden in care homes

  • The youth warden helped the troubled teenager.

    El consejero juvenil ayudó al adolescente problemático.