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"Retén" is a form of "retén", a noun which is often translated as "gasket". "Protección" is a noun which is often translated as "protection". Learn more about the difference between "retén" and "protección" below.
el retén(
rreh
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tehn
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (mechanics)
a. gasket
Uno de los retenes se gastó y hay una pérdida de aceite.A gasket has worn out and is leaking oil.
2. (barricade on a road) (Bolivia) (Colombia) (Mexico)
Regionalism used in Bolivia
Regionalism used in Colombia
Regionalism used in Mexico
a. roadblock
La policía instaló un retén en la autopista para atrapar a un sospechoso de homicidio.Police set up a roadblock on the freeway to catch a suspected murderer.
3. (military)
a. reserve
El retén estaba listo para trasladarse al campo si era necesario.The reserve was ready to go to the field if required.
4. (for prisoners awaiting trial) (Bolivia) (Venezuela)
Regionalism used in Bolivia
Regionalism used in Venezuela
a. remand prison
Como no pudo pagar la fianza, lo enviaron a un retén.As he couldn't post bail, he was sent to a remand prison.
la protección(
proh
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tehk
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syohn
)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
a. protection
En esos momentos, la ciudad se encontraba bajo la protección del rey.At that time, the city was under the protection of the king.
a. protection
El parapeto sirve de protección contra el viento, pero no contra la lluvia.The parapet acts as a protection against the wind, but not the rain.
3. (condom)
a. protection
Practicar el sexo sin protección puede tener graves consecuencias.Practicing sex without protection can have serious consequences.
