prevención

la prevención(
preh
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behn
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syohn
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A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. prevention
Las autoridades están tomando medidas para la prevención de enfermedades infectocontagiosas.The authorities are taking measures for the prevention of transmittable infectious diseases.
a. precaution
Ángela siempre lleva un aerosol de pimienta en su cartera, solo por prevención.Angela always carries pepper spray in her purse, just as a precaution.
a. prejudice
El vecino de Sara es un intolerante y es evidente su prevención contra las personas que piensan diferente a él.Sara's neighbor is a bigot, and his prejudice against people who have different ideas to his is evident.
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