No. 2,701 in Portuguese
prevenir
To prevent or to warn.
In a sentence
É importante prevenir doenças com bons hábitos de saúde.
It is important to prevent diseases with good health habits.
In this sentence, 'prevenir' is used in the sense of avoiding or protecting against negative outcomes before they occur, referring to proactive action.
Ele tenta prevenir todos sobre o perigo daquela estrada.
He tries to warn everyone about the danger of that road.
Here, 'prevenir' means to warn or caution someone regarding potential risks, involving communication to alert others.
Devemos nos prevenir contra fraudes financeiras.
We must guard ourselves against financial frauds.
In this context, 'prevenir' signifies taking precautions or safeguarding oneself against threats or risks.
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