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"Bodyguards" is a form of "bodyguard", a noun which is often translated as "el/la guardaespaldas". "Security" is a noun which is often translated as "la seguridad". Learn more about the difference between "bodyguards" and "security" below.
bodyguard(
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)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (occupation)
a. el guardaespaldas (M), la guardaespaldas (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The mayor hired a bodyguard after he received a death threat at his home.El alcalde contrató a un guardaespaldas después de recibir una amenaza de muerte en su casa.
b. el escolta (M), la escolta (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
As a high-ranking government official, he was assigned a bodyguard.En su calidad de funcionario del gobierno de alto rango, se le asignó un escolta.
c. el guarura (M) (Guatemala) (Mexico)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Guatemala
Regionalism used in Mexico
The industrialist employed a man to be both a chauffeur and bodyguard.El industrialista contrató a un hombre que trabajara tanto de chófer como de guarura.
a. la escolta (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A four-vehicle bodyguard was part of the president's motorcade.Una escolta de cuatro vehículos formaba parte del convoy del presidente.
security(
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)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. la seguridad (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
There is heightened security due to the president's visit.Debido a la visita del presidente, la seguridad es mayor.
2. (safety)
a. la seguridad (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The bus driver checked the tires to ensure the security of his passengers.El conductor del autobús revisó los neumáticos para garantizar la seguridad de los pasajeros.
b. la estabilidad (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Experts say there is a correlation between sleep and emotional security.Los expertos dicen que hay una correlación entre el sueño y la estabilidad emocional.
a. la seguridad (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
If you don't leave my office, I'll call security.Si no te vas de mi oficina, llamaré a seguridad.
5. (legal)
a. la garantía (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Before we begin construction, you'll need to sign the security agreement.Antes de comenzar la construcción, tendrás que firmar el contrato de garantía.
securities
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
6. (finance)
a. los valores (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Charles has a diversified securities portfolio. Charles tiene una cartera de valores diversificada.
b. los títulos (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Some of the securities are tied up with a bankrupt construction firm.Algunos de los títulos están ligados a una empresa constructora en quiebra.
