No. 899 in Spanish
proteger
To protect.
In a sentence
Es importante proteger a las especies en peligro.
It is important to protect endangered species.
Proteger is used here to mean safeguarding or defending, showing its application in conservation efforts.
El paraguas ayuda a protegernos de la lluvia.
The umbrella helps to protect us from the rain.
Proteger in this context refers to shielding or sheltering, depicting its practical day-to-day usage.
Los cascos están diseñados para proteger la cabeza en caso de accidente.
Helmets are designed to protect the head in case of an accident.
Proteger describes here the act of providing physical security or defense, demonstrating its application in safety equipment.
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