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Etymology

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Verb-object compound, composed of guarda (to keep) +‎ aguja (railroad switch).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˌɡwaɾdaˈɡuxas/ [ˌɡwaɾ.ð̞aˈɣ̞u.xas]
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  • Rhymes: -uxas
  • Syllabification: guar‧da‧gu‧jas

Noun

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guardagujas m or f by sense (plural guardagujas)

  1. (railway) switchman, switchwoman

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