Spanish - Putting It Away

Lesson 148 of 159

Learner saving a digital file and putting a small box on a shelf — practicing Spanish for storing and saving.

Goal: Short, useful phrase for saving or storing things

Free Spanish lessons with guided practice, audio, and speaking support.

Quick and friendly — today we practice one super-handy phrase you can use for objects and files. Repeat it, see it in a short chat, then try a few quick exercises.

Level A1: In Lesson 148 you'll learn and practice the phrase Lo guardo aquí. (I’ll keep it here.) This CEFR-aligned mini-lesson focuses on using that phrase when putting things away or saving files. We'll listen, repeat, and do short quizzes to lock it in.

After this lesson you'll be able to:

  • Level A1: Recognize and say Lo guardo aquí. in everyday situations.
  • Use the phrase when you save a file or put an item in a safe place.
  • Answer short questions and choose the correct phrase in simple conversations.
A friendly office scene showing someone handing a document to a colleague and saying they will keep it here — Spanish learning about tasks.

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1. Reading + Listening Practice

Hear core phrases, repeat aloud.

Lo guardo aquí.

I’ll keep it here.

Meaning: I’ll keep it here.

When to use: Use this when you put a physical item somewhere safe or when you save a file or document in a folder.

Tip: Beginners sometimes say Lo dejo aquí. (I leave it here.) — that can work, but guardar implies saving or putting away more carefully.

No te preocupes, lo guardo aquí.
Don't worry, I'll keep it here.
Cuando termines, lo guardo aquí en mi carpeta.
When you finish, I'll save it here in my folder.

2. Conversational Listening Practice

Hear phrases in a real mini-conversation.

Putting a document away

Two people discussing where to put a document; one says Lo guardo aquí. A useful scene for beginner Spanish learners.

What does David say he will do with the document?

Portrait of Anna in a Spanish lesson dialogue

Anna

Anna: ¿Dónde dejo este documento?

Anna: Where should I leave this document?

Portrait of David in a Spanish lesson dialogue

David

David: Pásamelo, por favor.

David: Pass it to me, please.

Portrait of Anna in a Spanish lesson dialogue

Anna

Anna: Aquí está.

Anna: Here it is.

Portrait of David in a Spanish lesson dialogue

David

David: Gracias. Lo guardo aquí.

David: Thanks. I'll keep it here.

Portrait of Anna in a Spanish lesson dialogue

Anna

Anna: Perfecto, así no se pierde.

Anna: Perfect, that way it won't get lost.

Portrait of David in a Spanish lesson dialogue

David

David: Listo, ya está seguro.

David: Done, it's safe now.

3. Guided Practice

Quizzes and matching to lock in meaning.

How do you say "I'll keep it here." in Spanish?

You want to tell a colleague you'll save the file in this folder. Which phrase fits best?

Which Spanish sentence means you will store a physical object in this spot?

Which option would NOT be appropriate when saving a digital document?

David: I'll keep it here.

Anna hands David a USB stick and asks, "Can you save this for me?" David replies: "___."

I will keep it here in the project folder.

Your coworker asks where you'll put the printed report. You answer: "___ en la carpeta de proyectos."

I keep it here.

After you download the photo, your friend asks where it is. You say: "___."

Match the core phrases

Match the extra phrases

4. Speaking Practice

Say phrases yourself (mic/recording).

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Say this phrase out loud:

Lo guardo aquí.

I’ll keep it here.