protection

• Sustantivo que se refiere a la acción o efecto de proteger a alguien o algo de daño, peligro, lesión o pérdida, así como a los medios o medidas para dicha protección.

A noun referring to the act of keeping someone or something safe from harm, injury, damage, or loss.

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1. Keeping safeB1formal

   The act of keeping someone or something safe from harm, injury, or damage.

   Protección

   • Wearing a helmet provides protection for your head.
   • The police officer offered protection to the witness.
   • Sun protection is important when you go to the beach.

   Sinónimosconservationdefenseguardianshippreservationsafeguardsafetysecuritysheltershielding

   Antónimosdangerexposureharmneglectvulnerability

2. Insurance or safeguardB1formal

   Something that protects, such as insurance, a barrier, or a legal measure.

   Protección como salvaguarda

   • The contract includes protection against price increases.
   • The fence is a protection against intruders.
   • They bought extra protection for their new phone.

   Sinónimosbufferdefenseguardinsurancesafeguardsecurityshield

3. Environmental or animal protectionB1formal

   The preservation or conservation of natural resources, wildlife, or the environment.

   Protección ambiental o de los animales

   • The organization works for the protection of endangered species.
   • Environmental protection laws have been strengthened.
   • The park is under the protection of the national government.

   Sinónimosconservationguardianshippreservationstewardship

   Antónimosdegradationdepletiondestructiondevastationexploitationpollution