Proteggere
Example: Dobbiamo proteggere l'ambiente per le future generazioni.
Definition
"Proteggere" means to guard or shield someone or something from harm, danger, or damage. It involves actions taken to ensure safety or preservation, such as protecting the environment, as in the phrase: 'Dobbiamo proteggere l'ambiente per le future generazioni.'
Etymology
The word "proteggere" comes from the Latin verb 'protegere,' which combines 'pro-' meaning 'before' and 'tegere' meaning 'to cover.' Did you know? It literally means 'to cover in front,' symbolizing the act of shielding or defending from harm.
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