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    Protegió (en. Protected)

    /proteˈxi.o/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To defend or safeguard something from harm or danger.
    She protected her son from the cold with a blanket.
    Ella protegió a su hijo del frío con una manta.
    To ensure the safety or well-being of someone.
    The lawyer protected his legal rights in the trial.
    El abogado protegió sus derechos legales en el juicio.
    To care for and shelter something or someone.
    The guard protected the entrance of the building.
    El guardia protegió la entrada del edificio.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'protectus', which means 'protected'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    protected someone
    Provided security or defense to a person.
    protegió a alguien
    protected their interests
    Defended or cared for someone's interests.
    protegió sus intereses
    to be protected by someone
    To be under the care or defense of another person.
    ser protegido por alguien

    Related Words

    to protect
    To defend or shelter something or someone from harm or danger.
    proteger
    protection
    The action of protecting; safeguarding.
    protección
    protector
    That protects.
    protector

    Slang Meanings

    To take very good care of someone.
    When we went out, he always protected me as if I were a child.
    Cuando salimos, siempre me protegió como si fuera un niño.
    To keep someone under protection.
    At the party, he protected me from curious looks.
    En la fiesta, me protegió de las miradas curiosas.