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"Protective" is an adjective which is often translated as "protector", and "protection" is a noun which is often translated as "la protección". Learn more about the difference between "protective" and "protection" below.
protective(
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tehk
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tihv
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. protector (coating or headgear)
The varnish gives a smooth, protective finish.El barniz proporciona un acabado liso y protector.
b. de protección (clothing)
Protective clothing should always be worn when handling hazardous materials.Siempre se debe usar ropa de protección al manejar materiales peligrosos.
a. protector
I feel protective of my daughter even though she is almost 18.Tengo una actitud protectora hacia my hija aunque tiene casi 18 años.
protection(
pruh
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shihn
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. la protección (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I always carry a gun for personal protection.Yo siempre llevo un arma como protección personal.
a. la protección (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
My boyfriend and I always use protection.Mi novio y yo siempre usamos protección.
3. (insurance)
a. la protección (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I don't want to drive my car because I have no protection if I have an accident.No quiero andar en auto porque no tengo protección si tengo un accidente.
