Proteger
Example: Los soldados deben proteger la ciudad durante la guerra.
Definition
"Proteger" means to keep someone or something safe from harm, danger, or injury. It involves taking action to guard or defend, such as soldiers protecting a city during war to ensure its safety and security.
Etymology
The word "proteger" comes from the Latin verb 'protegere,' which combines 'pro-' meaning 'before' or 'in front of' and 'tegere' meaning 'to cover.' Did you know? The idea behind "proteger" literally involves 'covering in front' to shield from harm, reflecting its protective meaning.
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"Proteger" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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