protector
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protector, el protector, la protectora(
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)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
1. (defensive)
a. protective
Mi hermano mayor siempre ha sido muy protector.My older brother has always been very protective.
2. (protecting)
a. protective
Me puse la equipación protectora para ir a jugar hockey.I put on my protective gear to go and play hockey.
This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
3. (defender)
a. protector
Se la considera la protectora de los pobres.She is considered the protector of the poor.
4. (benefactor)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
a. protector
Es recomendable utilizar protectores de oídos si trabajas en un sitio donde hay mucho ruido.It's advisable to wear ear protectors if you work somewhere where there's a lot of noise.
c. mouthguard (for the mouth)
Tengo un protector especial porque uso un aparato.I have a special mouthguard because I wear braces.
d. gumshield (for the mouth)
Los boxeadores usan protectores para los dientes.Boxers wear gumshields to protect their teeth.
e. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Todas las noches cubre su auto con un protector de plástico.Every night he puts a protective plastic cover over his car.
Es importante usar protectores (como guantes, batas y mascarillas) en este ambiente.It's important to wear protective clothing (such as gloves, coveralls and masks) in this environment.
6. (computing)
a. screen saver
Puse una foto nuestra de protector de pantalla.I put up a picture of us as a screen saver.
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