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US:USA pronunciation: respellingUSA pronunciation: respelling(pri ven′tər)

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prevent [sb] doing [sth],
prevent [sb] from doing [sth] v expr		 (stop: [sb] doing [sth])impedir que alguien haga algo loc verb
  evitar que alguien haga algo loc verb
 The police officer prevented her from entering the building.
 Un agente de policía le impidió acceder al edificio.
prevent [sth]⇒ vtr (stop: [sth] happening)prevenir⇒, evitar⇒ vtr
 The vast majority of household accidents can easily be prevented.
 La mayor parte de los accidentes domésticos se pueden prevenir.
prevent [sth] vtr (protect against: disease)evitarse⇒ v prnl
  prevenirse⇒ v prnl
 To prevent gingivitis, be sure to floss!
 La gingivitis puede evitarse mediante el uso del hilo dental.
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