Proteger
Example: Los soldados protegen la ciudad durante la guerra.
Definition
"Proteger" means to guard or shield someone or something from harm, danger, or damage. It involves taking actions to keep safe, such as defending a city during war or ensuring the safety of individuals or objects.
Etymology
The word "proteger" comes from the Latin verb 'protegere,' which combines 'pro-' meaning 'before' or 'in front of' and 'tegere' meaning 'to cover.' It literally means 'to cover in front,' reflecting the idea of shielding or defending. Did you know this word shares roots with the English word 'protect'?
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"Proteger" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 208 commonly used words.
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