de guardia

de guardia(
deh
 
gwahr
-
dyah
)
A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
phrase
a. on call
El médico que está de guardia lo puede atender.The doctor who is on call can see you.
b. on duty
La enfermera se fue a descansar después de estar de guardia durante 18 horas.The nurse went to get some rest after being on duty for more than 18 hours.
c. on watch
El oficial de guardia notó que el barco se había desviado de su curso.The officer on watch noticed that the ship had veered off course.
d. on guard
Mientras estemos de guardia nadie atravesará las puertas del castillo.While we're on guard no one will go through the castle's gate.
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