WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2026:
| Principal Translations |
| protecting adj | (protective) | protector/a adj |
| | Harsh soaps may strip your skin of its protecting layer of oil. |
WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2026:
| Principal Translations |
| protect [sth/sb]⇒ vtr | (defend from attack) | proteger⇒ vtr |
| Note: Ante complemento directo de persona debe usarse la preposición «a». |
| | The bodyguards protected the prime minister. |
| | Los guardaespaldas protegieron al primer ministro. |
| Additional Translations |
| protect⇒ vi | (provide protection) | proteger⇒ vtr |
| | Floor wax protects against spills and scratches. |
| | La cera para el piso protege contra los derrames y arañazos. |
| protect [sth]⇒ vtr | (econ.: guard from competition) | proteger⇒ vtr |
| | The US protects its auto industry from foreign competition. |
| | Los Estados Unidos protegen su industria automotriz de la competencia extranjera. |
'protecting' aparece también en las siguientes entradas:
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