La protección
Example: La protección del medio ambiente es responsabilidad de todos.
Definition
"La protección" refers to the act or process of keeping something safe from harm, damage, or danger. It involves measures taken to preserve the integrity and well-being of people, objects, or environments, such as in the phrase 'La protección del medio ambiente es responsabilidad de todos.'
Etymology
The term "la protección" comes from the Latin word 'protectio,' meaning 'a covering or shielding.' It entered Spanish through Old French 'protection,' maintaining its sense of guarding or defending something from harm. Did you know? The root 'pro-' means 'forward' and 'tegere' means 'to cover,' so literally it means 'to cover in front.'
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"La protección" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 5", containing 113 commonly used words.
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