La prevención
Example: La prevención es clave para evitar enfermedades graves.
Definition
"La prevención" refers to the actions and measures taken to stop diseases or problems before they occur, especially in medicine. It involves proactive steps to reduce the risk of serious illnesses and promote health, as in the phrase, "La prevención es clave para evitar enfermedades graves."
Etymology
The word "la prevención" comes from the Spanish verb "prevenir," which itself derives from the Latin 'praevenire,' meaning 'to come before' or 'to anticipate.' Did you know? The concept behind "la prevención" emphasizes acting ahead of time, a meaning that has been retained across languages and centuries.
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"La prevención" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Medicine - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 109 commonly used words.
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