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"Guardians" is a form of "guardian", a noun which is often translated as "el guardián". "Dear parents" is a phrase which is often translated as "queridos padres". Learn more about the difference between "dear parents" and "guardians" below.
dear parents(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. queridos padres
Dear parents of our students: Our fall classes are about to begin.Queridos padres de nuestros estudiantes: Nuestras clases de otoño están a punto de empezar.
b. estimados padres
Dear parents: Your children must be vaccinated if they are going to attend school.Estimados padres: Sus hijos necesitan estar vacunados si van a asistir a la escuela.
a. queridos padres
I will be sitting with my friends and my dear parents.Me sentaré con mis amigos y mis queridos padres.
guardian(
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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. (defender)
a. el guardián (M), la guardiana (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).
Those superheroes consider themselves guardians of the galaxy.Esos superhéroes se consideran los guardianes de la galaxia.
b. el protector (M), la protectora (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 police should serve as guardians of the law.Los policías deben servir como protectores de la ley.
2. (legal)
a. el tutor (M), la tutora (F) (of a child)
(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).
Any attendees under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.Cualquier asistente menor de 18 años debe ser acompañado por su padre o tutor legal.
