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    Protegida (en. Protected)

    /pɾoteˈxiða/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who is under the protection of someone.
    The protected one of the millionaire lived in a luxurious apartment.
    La protegida del millonario vivía en un lujoso apartamento.
    A thing or entity that enjoys legal or social protection.
    The national park is a protected area.
    El parque nacional es una zona protegida.
    A person who is cared for due to a risky situation.
    The girl was considered a protected one after the incident.
    La niña fue considerada una protegida tras el incidente.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'proteger', which comes from the Latin 'protegere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    protected by law
    A person or thing that has the safeguarding of legal norms.
    protegida por la ley
    to have someone protected
    To provide security or support to someone in a difficult situation.
    tener a alguien protegido
    protected area
    An area designated to conserve nature and its biodiversity.
    zona protegida

    Related Words

    to protect
    To ensure someone or something against harm or danger.
    proteger
    protection
    The action of sheltering or securing something against risks.
    protección
    protector
    A person who offers protection to others.
    protector

    Slang Meanings

    protected by someone influential.
    She is the boss's protected one; she always gets what she wants.
    Ella es la protegida del jefe, siempre consigue lo que quiere.
    Someone who receives special benefits.
    It's not fair that only the protected ones have access to that privilege.
    No es justo que solo las protegidas tengan acceso a ese privilegio.