Usages of guardar
Quem chegar primeiro guarda um lugar para os outros.
Whoever arrives first saves a seat for the others.
A propina deste semestre é alta, por isso ele guarda cada euro.
The tuition fee this semester is high, so he saves every euro.
Alguns amigos vivem com o salário mínimo; ao contrário deles, eu consigo guardar um pouco todos os meses.
Some friends live on the minimum wage; unlike them, I manage to save a bit every month.
Comprei um croissant para a viagem, mas acabei por o guardar para depois do almoço.
I bought a croissant for the trip, but I ended up saving it for after lunch.
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