No. 1,189 in Spanish
preventiva
"Preventiva" means "preventive" or "precautionary."
In a sentence
La medida preventiva ayuda a evitar problemas futuros.
The preventative measure helps avoid future problems.
In this sentence, 'preventiva' acts as an adjective describing 'medida', showing its role in preventing issues.
El médico recomendó una vacuna preventiva.
The doctor recommended a preventative vaccine.
Here, 'preventiva' qualifies 'vacuna', indicating its purpose of preventing diseases.
Las inspecciones preventivas garantizan la seguridad.
Preventative inspections ensure safety.
Here, 'preventivas' as an adjective describes 'inspecciones', emphasizing their proactive role in safety measures.
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