Prevención (en. Prevention)

/prevenˈθjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Action and effect of preventing.
Prevention is key to reducing accidents.
La prevención es clave para reducir accidentes.
A set of measures to avoid future problems.
Preventive measures for public health were implemented.
Se implementaron medidas de prevención para la salud pública.
Tactic used in various areas, such as medicine and security.
Disease prevention is fundamental to health.
La prevención de enfermedades es fundamental en la salud.

Etymology

From Latin 'praeventio', which means 'action of preventing'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Risk prevention
A set of actions to avoid accidents or diseases.
prevención de riesgos
Crime prevention
A set of measures to prevent the commission of crimes.
prevención de delitos
Disease prevention
Actions aimed at preventing the onset of diseases.
prevención de enfermedades

Related Words

Preventive
Having the function of preventing.
preventivo
To prevent
To avoid something from happening.
prevenir
Caution
A measure taken to prevent damage or risk.
precaución

Slang Meanings

Quick action to avoid problems.
Taking precautions is good prevention.
Tomar precauciones es una buena prevención.
Measures taken to avoid moving later.
Prevention is better than a late solution.
La prevención es mejor que la solución tardía.