La protecció
Example: La protecció dels nens és molt important a l'escola.
Definition
"La protecció" refers to the act or state of keeping someone or something safe from harm, danger, or injury. It involves measures, actions, or systems designed to prevent damage or ensure security, as in the phrase, "La protecció dels nens és molt important a l'escola."
Etymology
The word "la protecció" comes from the Latin verb 'protegere', meaning 'to cover in front' or 'to shield'. Over time, it evolved into the Catalan noun for protection, emphasizing safeguarding or defense against harm. Did you know that the root 'tect' relates to covering, which you can also see in words like 'detect' or 'protective'?
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"La protecció" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Security - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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