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    Protegerlos (en. Protect them)

    /pɾoteˈxeɾ.los/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To keep people or things safe from danger.
    It is important to protect them from dangerous situations.
    Es importante protegerlos de situaciones peligrosas.
    To defend something or someone against aggression or threat.
    Parents always try to protect them from bad influences.
    Los padres siempre intentan protegerlos de malas influencias.
    To provide security measures to living beings or objects.
    The government must protect them from natural disasters.
    El gobierno debe protegerlos de desastres naturales.

    Etymology

    The term 'proteger' comes from the Latin 'protegere', which means to cover or safeguard.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to protect someone
    To shield a person from danger.
    proteger a alguien
    to protect the environment
    To care for and preserve natural resources.
    proteger el medio ambiente
    to protect cultural heritage
    To conserve and safeguard cultural assets.
    proteger el patrimonio

    Related Words

    protection
    Action of protecting or being protected.
    protección
    defense
    Action of defending oneself or defending others.
    defensa
    safeguard
    Action of keeping or protecting something.
    resguardo

    Slang Meanings

    To take care of someone close.
    I always try to protect them as if they were family.
    Siempre trato de protegerlos como si fueran familia.
    To be cautious with someone.
    When they tell me I'm going out, I know I must protect them from the night.
    Cuando me dicen que saldré, sé que debo protegerlos de la noche.