guardian

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona que protege, cuida o tiene responsabilidad legal sobre alguien o algo, como un niño o bienes valiosos.

A noun referring to a person who protects, defends, or is legally responsible for someone or something, such as a child or a valuable asset.

1. Legal protectorB1formal

   A person who has the legal responsibility for the care and management of a child or someone unable to manage their own affairs.

   Tutor legal

   • The court appointed her as the legal guardian of the orphan.
   • His aunt became his guardian after his parents passed away.
   • Guardians must make decisions in the best interest of the child.

   Sinónimosconservatorcustodiankeeperprotectortrustee

2. Protector or defenderB2formal

   Someone who protects or defends something, such as a place, tradition, or value.

   guardián

   • The monks are the guardians of ancient knowledge.
   • She sees herself as a guardian of the environment.
   • The soldiers acted as guardians of the city's peace.

   Sinónimoschampioncustodiandefenderguardkeeperpreserverprotectorwarden