Spanish Phrase
¿Guardaste tus juguetes?
Meaning
This is a common question used to ask if a child or person has tidied up their play area. The verb 'guardar' specifically refers to the act of putting things back in their proper place or storage.
When to use
Use this in a household setting, typically when speaking to children after they have finished playing. It is used to confirm that cleaning chores are complete.
✦Grammar Breakdown
¿Guardastetusjuguetes?
Guardaste
This is the second-person singular (tú) form of the verb 'guardar' in the preterite tense, used for completed actions in the past.
Tus
This is the plural possessive adjective for 'your', which must match the plural noun 'juguetes'.
🗨In Conversation
¿Guardaste tus juguetes?
Did you put away your toys?
Sí, ya están en su caja.
Yes, they are already in their box.
✕Common Mistakes
¿Guardaste tu juguetes?
The possessive adjective must agree in number with the plural noun 'juguetes'.
¿Pusiste tus juguetes?
While 'poner' means 'to put', 'guardar' is the culturally correct verb for tidying or storing things away.
↔Alternatives
¿Recogiste tus juguetes?
Did you pick up your toys?
¿Ordenaste tus cosas?
Did you organize your things?
Cultural Tip
In many Spanish-speaking countries, children are taught to 'guardar' their things from a very young age. The verb is also used in the popular 'A guardar' song that kids sing while cleaning up their classrooms or bedrooms.