resguardo means claim slip — a common term in Travel Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.
📅 Published: February 4, 2026
resguardo
noun • /[res-GWAR-do]/
claim slip
Example:
Guarda el resguardo del equipaje.
Keep the luggage claim slip.
🧠 What does resguardo mean?
A resguardo is a document, often a slip of paper, that serves as proof of a transaction or agreement, particularly when something is left in the custody of another party or when a service is rendered. In a travel context, it is commonly associated with baggage claims, where it acts as a ticket to retrieve checked luggage, or with other services where proof of payment or entitlement is required. It essentially functions as a receipt or a voucher that confirms ownership or the right to receive an item or service.
📚 Extra examples
- Por favor, conserve su resguardo de equipaje para reclamar su maleta.
Please keep your baggage claim slip to retrieve your suitcase. - Presenté el resguardo de la reserva en la recepción del hotel.
I presented the reservation voucher at the hotel reception. - Este resguardo confirma que ha pagado la tarifa de procesamiento.
This receipt confirms that you have paid the processing fee. - Perdí mi resguardo y ahora no sé dónde está mi paquete.
I lost my claim slip and now I don't know where my package is.
💡 Did You Know?
The word 'resguardo' comes from the verb 'resguardar', which means 'to safeguard' or 'to protect'. This etymology highlights the function of the document as a form of protection or security for the holder's rights.
🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "resguardo"
Synonyms: recibo, comprobante, tique, salvoconducto, guarda, protección, amparo
Opposites: pérdida, desprotección, entrega sin comprobante
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