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    Prevención (en. Prevention)

    /preβenˈsjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Action of anticipating and avoiding harm or inconvenience.
    Disease prevention is crucial for maintaining good health.
    La prevención de enfermedades es crucial para mantener una buena salud.
    A set of measures taken to avoid a risk.
    Prevention campaigns against COVID-19 have been effective.
    Las campañas de prevención contra el COVID-19 han sido efectivas.
    Strategy to avoid accidents or adverse situations.
    The prevention of workplace accidents must be a priority for companies.
    La prevención de accidentes laborales debe ser una prioridad en las empresas.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    risk prevention
    A set of actions to avoid dangerous situations.
    prevención de riesgos
    crime prevention
    Strategies to prevent the commission of crimes.
    prevención del delito
    disease prevention
    Measures taken to prevent the spread of diseases.
    prevención de enfermedades

    Related Words

    prevent
    To avoid something from happening.
    prevenir
    caution
    Care taken to avoid harm or damage.
    precaución
    protection
    The action of protecting someone or something.
    protección

    Slang Meanings

    To be on the ball
    You always have to be on the ball to prevent unforeseen events.
    Siempre hay que estar en la jugada para prevenir imprevistos.
    Don't let your guard down
    In the street, you must not let your guard down to prevent thefts.
    En la calle, hay que no dar papaya para prevenir robos.