This is the 10433rd most frequent Catalan word.
preventives
"Preventives" in Catalan means "preventive measures" or "precautions" in English.
The word 'preventives' is used as an adjective describing the noun 'mesures' to indicate measures taken to prevent potential harm.
Les mesures preventives són essencials per a la seguretat.
Preventive measures are essential for safety.
Here, 'preventiva' is used as part of the term to describe detention intended to prevent further issues.
El govern està debatent una nova llei de detenció preventiva.
The government is debating a new preventive detention law.
In this case, 'preventiva' illustrates a type of medicine specializing in prevention of diseases.