precaver
precaver(
preh
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kah
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behr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to guard against
No puedes precaver cualquier posible percance en un viaje.You can't guard against any possible mishaps in a journey.
b. to try to prevent
Debemos precaver los riesgos de esta complicada operación financiera.We must try to prevent the risks involved in this complicated financial operation.
precaverse
A pronominal verb always uses a reflexive pronoun. (e.g., Te ves cansado.).
a. to take precautions
Los propietarios de viviendas deben precaverse contra los ladrones.Homeowners have to take precautions against burglars.
b. to be on one's guard
Esta zona de la ciudad es un poco peligrosa. Habrá que precaverse.This part of the city is a bit rough. We need to be on our guard.
c. to guard against
Hay que precaverse de los murmuradores y los criticones.You have to guard against gossips and backbiters.
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Conjugations
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