protected

• Describe algo que está protegido de daño, perjuicio o acceso no autorizado.

Describes something that is kept safe from harm, injury, or unauthorized access.

1. Kept safe from harmB1formal

   Maintained in a state of safety, shielded from danger, injury, or loss.

   protegido

   • The endangered species are protected by law.
   • She kept the documents protected in a fireproof safe.
   • The children felt protected under their parents' care.

   Sinónimosguardedsafesecureshelteredshielded

   Antónimosendangeredexposedthreatenedunprotectedvulnerable

2. Guarded from destructionB1formal

   Preserved or defended against damage, ruin, or destruction.

   protegido contra la destrucción

   • The ancient ruins are protected from vandalism by a fence.
   • The forest is a protected area where logging is forbidden.
   • The software is protected against unauthorized access.

   Sinónimosguardedpreservedshelteredshielded

   Antónimosendangeredexposedunprotectedvulnerable

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la acción de resguardar a alguien o algo de daño, peligro, lesiones o pérdidas.

A verb used to indicate the act of keeping someone or something safe from harm, injury, damage, or loss.

1. Keep safe from harmA2formal

   To keep someone or something safe from injury, damage, or loss.

   Proteger

   • Parents protect their children from danger.
   • The helmet protects your head during a fall.
   • We must protect the environment for future generations.

   Sinónimosdefendguardpreservesafeguardsecuresheltershield

   Antónimosendangerharmimperiljeopardizethreaten

2. Guard against attackB1formal

   To defend someone or something from physical attack or threat.

   Proteger contra un ataque físico

   • The soldiers were ordered to protect the city.
   • Security cameras protect the building from intruders.
   • The dog protects the house from strangers.

   Sinónimosdefendfortifyguardsafeguardsecuresheltershield

   Antónimosassailassaultattackendangerexposeimperiljeopardizemenace

3. Safeguard rights or interestsB2formal

   To take measures to ensure that rights, interests, or assets are not harmed.

   Proteger derechos o intereses

   • The law protects consumers from fraud.
   • He took out insurance to protect his property.
   • The organization works to protect human rights.

   Sinónimosdefendguardpreservesafeguardsecureshielduphold

   Antónimosendangerharmimperiljeopardizeneglectthreaten