This is the 10431st most frequent Catalan word.
preventiu
"Preventive" or "intended to prevent."
Here, 'preventives' (a form of 'preventiu') describes actions aimed at preventing undesirable outcomes, highlighting the proactive nature of the measures.
El metge va prendre mesures preventives per evitar la propagació de la malaltia.
The doctor took preventive measures to avoid the spread of the disease.
In this instance, 'preventiu' is used to describe the control as precautionary, aiming to ensure safety or prevent incidents.
La policia va imposar un control preventiu al carrer principal.
The police imposed a preventive control on the main street.
Here, 'preventiu' conveys the idea of actions taken to anticipate and mitigate potential issues, emphasizing forethought.