WordReference English-Portuguese Dictionary © 2026:
| Traduções principais |
prevent [sb] doing [sth],
prevent [sb] from doing [sth] v expr | (stop: [sb] doing [sth]) (não permitir) | impedir vt |
| | The police officer prevented her from entering the building. |
| | O policial impediu-a de entrar no prédio. |
| prevent [sth]⇒ vtr | (stop: [sth] happening) (evitar) | prevenir vt |
| | | impedir vt |
| | | precaver-se vp |
| | The vast majority of household accidents can easily be prevented. |
| | A vasta maioria dos acidentes domésticos pode facilmente ser prevenida. |
| prevent [sth] vtr | (protect against: disease) (medicina) | prevenir vt |
| | To prevent gingivitis, be sure to floss! |
| | Para prevenir gengivite, lembre-se de passar fio dental! |