Translation of Spanish word "proteger" to English
proteger
/proteˈxer/
Meaning
Verbto protect or defend something or someone from harm or danger
How to use
Proteger ('to protect / shelter') is a regular -er verb, except that in the present tense yo form, the g changes to j (protejo) to maintain the soft h sound.
🇬🇧 English
to protect
Example
La policía debe proteger a los niños en la escuela.
The police must protect the children in school.
El equipo de seguridad debe proteger el edificio durante la noche.
The security team must protect the building at night.
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Common phrases
- proteger del sol— to protect from the sun
- proteger el medio ambiente— to protect the environment
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The Spanish word "proteger" means "to protect" in English.
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