O guarda
Example: O guarda ajudou as crianças a atravessar a rua com segurança.
Definition
"O guarda" refers to a person responsible for maintaining safety and security, often by monitoring and protecting a specific area or group of people. In the example, "o guarda" helped children cross the street safely, highlighting their role in ensuring public safety.
Etymology
The term "o guarda" comes from the Portuguese verb "guardar," meaning to guard or keep. It originates from the Latin word "guardare," which also means to watch over or protect. Did you know that "guarda" shares roots with the English word "guard," emphasizing its protective role?
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