Proteccion (en. Protection)

/proteksjon/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Measure or action aimed at preventing damage or danger.
Protections at home are essential for safety.
Las protecciones en el hogar son esenciales para la seguridad.
Safeguard or shelter provided to a person or thing.
Health insurance provides protection to citizens.
El seguro de salud ofrece protección a los ciudadanos.
The defense or assistance given to someone in a vulnerable situation.
The law provides protection for the rights of workers.
La ley brinda protección a los derechos de los trabajadores.

Etymology

From Latin 'protectio', which means 'defense' or 'shelter'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

civil protection
Organization responsible for public safety and emergency management.
protección civil
environmental protection
Actions aimed at preserving nature and natural resources.
protección del medio ambiente
data protection
Set of measures to safeguard personal and sensitive information.
protección de datos

Related Words

to protect
Act of safeguarding someone or something from harm.
proteger
safety
Condition of being safe from risks or dangers.
seguridad
safeguard
Measure of protection against a danger or harm.
salvaguarda

Slang Meanings

Special care given to a person or thing.
That relationship needs stronger protection.
Esa relación necesita una protección más fuerte.
Benefits or favors received from someone influential.
He is under the protection of an important politician.
Está bajo la protección de un político importante.