No. 10,432 in Catalan
preventiva
Preventive.
In a sentence
La mesura preventiva va evitar un desastre.
The preventive measure avoided a disaster.
Here, 'preventiva' is used as an adjective modifying 'mesura' (measure), meaning it is a measure taken beforehand to prevent anything negative.
La detenció preventiva es va ordenar pel jutge.
The preventive detention was ordered by the judge.
In this case, 'preventiva' functions as an adjective describing 'detenció' (detention), referring to legal steps taken in advance to mitigate potential risks.
S'ha posat en marxa una campanya preventiva contra el tabaquisme.
A preventive campaign against smoking has been launched.
Here, 'preventiva' serves as an adjective for 'campanya' (campaign), indicating actions aimed primarily at preventing issues related to smoking.
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