How to Say "Protection" in Portuguese

proteção

/pɾo.teˈsɐ̃w̃/

The English phrase "protection" is proteção in Portuguese.

The noun proteção refers to a means of keeping or remaining safe.

Meaning: means of keeping or remaining safe (noun)

Is it said differently in some regions?

In Portugal, the word defesa is used to convey the idea of defending or safeguarding.

The noun proteção is feminine and is used with the feminine article a. The plural form of proteção is proteções.

/pɾo.teˈsɐ̃w̃/. It has 3 syllables and the stress is on the 3rd syllable.

The word proteção shares a common ancestor with the English word 'texture', because both come from the Latin root tegō, which means 'to cover'.
The word proteção is a cognate with English 'protection', but in Brazil, the term proteção is frequently used in a spiritual context to describe divine safeguarding from 'evil eyes' or negative energies.
In Portuguese, the word proteção can refer to a physical barrier, but in the context of the environment, proteção ambiental is the standard term for 'environmental conservation'.

Isto é para sua proteção.
This is for your protection.
This sentence shows how to use proteção to indicate the purpose of an object.
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Eu preciso da sua proteção.
I need your protection.
This sentence demonstrates expressing a need for proteção.
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Não preciso da sua proteção.
I don't need your protection.
This sentence shows how to express a lack of need for proteção.
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A proteção dos direitos humanos é fundamental para uma sociedade justa.
The protection of human rights is essential for a just society.
Garantir o amparo dos trabalhadores é uma prioridade do governo.
Ensuring the protection of workers is a government priority.
A segurança dos clientes deve ser nossa principal preocupação.
The protection of customers should be our main concern.
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Gabriel and Mariana are discussing safety equipment for a trip.

Gabriel

Você trouxe a proteção para os olhos?
Did you bring the eye protection?
Mariana

Sim, Gabriel, os óculos estão na mochila.
Yes, Gabriel, the glasses are in the backpack.
Gabriel

Ótimo, pois a proteção é fundamental aqui.
Great, because protection is fundamental here.
Mariana

Concordo, Mariana quer que todos fiquem seguros.
I agree, Mariana wants everyone to stay safe.

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