No. 10,433 in Catalan
preventives
"Preventives" in Catalan means "preventive measures" or "precautions" in English.
In a sentence
Les mesures preventives són essencials per a la seguretat.
Preventive measures are essential for safety.
The word 'preventives' is used as an adjective describing the noun 'mesures' to indicate measures taken to prevent potential harm.
El govern està debatent una nova llei de detenció preventiva.
The government is debating a new preventive detention law.
Here, 'preventiva' is used as part of the term to describe detention intended to prevent further issues.
La medicina preventiva pot ajudar a evitar malalties.
Preventive medicine can help avoid illnesses.
In this case, 'preventiva' illustrates a type of medicine specializing in prevention of diseases.
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