Guardo mis llaves en el cajón.

I keep my keys in the drawer.

Breakdown of Guardo mis llaves en el cajón.

• yo: I
• en: in
• mi: my
• guardar: to keep

Questions & Answers about Guardo mis llaves en el cajón.

What does "guardo" mean in this sentence?

"Guardo" is the first-person singular present tense form of the verb "guardar," which means "to keep," "to store," or "to guard." In the sentence, it translates as "I keep."

Why is there no subject pronoun (like "yo") before "guardo"?

In Spanish, the subject is often implied by the verb conjugation. Since "guardo" already indicates the first-person singular (I), including "yo" (which means I) is unnecessary and typically omitted for brevity.

What are the meanings of "mis llaves" in this sentence?

"Mis" is the possessive adjective meaning "my," and "llaves" means "keys." Together, "mis llaves" translates directly to "my keys."

What does "en el cajón" mean, and why is "el" used?

"En el cajón" means "in the drawer." The preposition "en" corresponds to "in," and "el" is the definite article "the," used here because it refers to a specific drawer. This mirrors how English uses "the" to denote a particular object known to both the speaker and listener.