Spanish Phrase
Guárdalos en una bolsa impermeable.
Meaning
The sentence tells someone to place the items (indicated by 'los') inside a bag that does not let water through. It’s a practical instruction often used when protecting electronics, documents, or any moisture‑sensitive objects.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to give a clear, short instruction to keep something safe from water—e.g., before a boat trip, a rainy hike, or when storing wet gear after a swim.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Guárdalosenunabolsaimpermeable.
Imperative affirmative with attached pronoun
In affirmative commands, direct object pronouns are attached to the end of the verb (e.g., guárda + los → guárdalos). The accent moves to maintain the original stress.
Accent shift in commands
When a pronoun is added to an imperative, the verb’s stress moves to the syllable before the pronoun, so the written accent moves to preserve pronunciation.
Adjective placement
Descriptive adjectives like 'impermeable' usually follow the noun they modify (bolsa impermeable).
Prepositional phrase
The preposition 'en' introduces the location where the objects should be kept.
🗨In Conversation
¿Qué hago con mi cámara después de la lluvia?
What should I do with my camera after the rain?
Guárdalos en una bolsa impermeable.
Keep it in a waterproof bag.
✕Common Mistakes
Guarda los en una bolsa impermeable.
In affirmative commands the pronoun must be attached to the verb; separating creates a non‑imperative form.
Guárdalos en una impermeable bolsa.
Adjectives that describe a noun normally follow it; placing 'impermeable' before 'bolsa' sounds unnatural in most regions.
Guárdalos por favor en una bolsa impermeable.
While adding 'por favor' is polite, it should be placed after the whole sentence or at the beginning, not inside the command.
↔Alternatives
Ponlos en una bolsa a prueba de agua.
Put them in a water‑proof bag.
Colócalos dentro de una bolsa hermética.
Place them inside a sealed bag.
Guárdalos dentro de una bolsa impermeable.
Store them inside a waterproof bag.
Cultural Tip
In most Spanish‑speaking countries, 'impermeable' is the go‑to word for anything that resists water, whether it’s a bag, a jacket, or a floor covering. For food storage, people often say 'bolsa hermética' (sealed bag), while for electronics they prefer 'bolsa impermeable' or 'bolsa a prueba de agua'. The tone of the command is neutral; you can soften it with 'por favor' if you need to be more polite.