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    Protección (en. Protection)

    /pro-tec-tion/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A measure taken to defend someone or something from danger or harm.
    The protection of personal data is fundamental in the digital age.
    La protección de los datos personales es fundamental en la era digital.
    A security system that ensures the integrity of an object or person.
    The government implemented protective measures in vulnerable areas.
    El gobierno implementó medidas de protección en zonas vulnerables.
    The act of sheltering, hiding, or keeping something safe.
    We seek the protection of the law against abuses.
    Buscamos la protección de la ley ante abusos.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'protectio', which means 'the act of protecting'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    civil protection
    A set of measures and actions aimed at preventing and protecting the population in emergency situations.
    protection civil
    protective measures
    Specific actions implemented to safeguard people or goods.
    medidas de protección
    right to protection
    The right of individuals to receive shelter against potential threats or risky situations.
    derecho a la protección

    Related Words

    to protect
    To defend someone or something from danger.
    proteger
    protector
    That serves to protect.
    protector
    protected
    That is under protection.
    protegido

    Slang Meanings

    Exaggerated protection
    They provide so much protection to their children that they never take a risk.
    Le ponen tanta protección a sus hijos que nunca pasan un riesgo.
    To be on the safe side
    She always has a plan B; she likes to be in protection.
    Siempre tiene un plan B; le gusta estar en la protección.