protected

• Descreve algo que está protegido contra danos, prejuízos ou acesso não 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.

   Sinônimosguardedsafesecureshelteredshielded

   Antônimosendangeredexposedthreatenedunprotectedvulnerable

2. Guarded from destructionB1formal

   Preserved or defended against damage, ruin, or destruction.

   Protegido

   • 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.

   Sinônimosguardedpreservedshelteredshielded

   Antônimosendangeredexposedunprotectedvulnerable

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de defender alguém ou algo contra danos, ferimentos, prejuízos ou perdas.

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.

   Sinônimosdefendguardpreservesafeguardsecuresheltershield

   Antônimosendangerharmimperiljeopardizethreaten

2. Guard against attackB1formal

   To defend someone or something from physical attack or threat.

   Proteger

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

   Sinônimosdefendfortifyguardsafeguardsecuresheltershield

   Antônimosassailassaultattackendangerexposeimperiljeopardizemenace

3. Safeguard rights or interestsB2formal

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

   Proteger

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

   Sinônimosdefendguardpreservesafeguardsecureshielduphold

   Antônimosendangerharmimperiljeopardizeneglectthreaten