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    Protegido (en. Protected)

    /pro.te.'xi.ðo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who receives protection.
    The child is a protegé of the NGO.
    El niño es un protegido de la ONG.
    An element that is secured or safeguarded.
    Cultural heritage is a protected entity of the state.
    El patrimonio cultural es un protegido del estado.
    adjective
    One that has protection.
    Animals endangered are protected by laws.
    Los animales en peligro de extinción son protegidos por leyes.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'proteger', derived from the Latin 'protectus'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    protected by the law
    One who receives legal protection.
    protegido por la ley
    to be a protected one
    To be under the special influence or support of someone.
    ser un protegido

    Related Words

    to protect
    To hold or defend something against risks.
    proteger
    protection
    Action of protecting; safeguarding.
    protección

    Slang Meanings

    A person who always receives help or favoritism.
    That boy is a protegé of the director.
    Ese chico es un protegido del director.
    Someone who is in a privileged situation.
    He is a protected one; he never lacks anything.
    Es un protegido, nunca le falta nada.