This is the 3042nd most frequent Spanish word.
guardias
"Guardias" means "guards" or "shifts/duties" depending on context.
In this sentence, 'guardias' refers to individuals tasked with security and surveillance duties at a location.
Los guardias vigilaban la entrada del palacio.
The guards were watching over the palace entrance.
Here, 'guardias' signifies the act or state of keeping watch, often in shifts, to stay alert for potential incidents.
Durante la noche tenemos que hacer guardias en caso de emergencias.
During the night, we must keep watch in case of emergencies.
The word 'guardias' is used here to denote work shifts, which are predefined working periods, often involving vigilance or care.