protección
/pɾoteɡˈθjon/
The Spanish word for "protection" is protección.
Protección is a noun that 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 Spain, the word salvaguardia is sometimes employed to convey the concept of protection.
How do you pronounce it?
/pɾoteɡˈθjon/
Did you know?
- The root of protección shares an ancestor with the English word 'roof', as both stem from a root meaning 'to cover'.
- In religious contexts, Spanish speakers often ask for protección through the use of 'amuletos' or talismans to ward off the 'mal de ojo' or evil eye.
- While protección is the standard term, the word amparo is often used in legal contexts to describe the protection of one's rights.
Examples in context
- No necesito tu protección.I don't need your protection.This sentence shows how to express a lack of need for someone's protección.Tatoeba #2340318 by hayastan, translation #2276154 by CK
- No hay protección contra el destino.There is no protection against destiny.This sentence demonstrates the use of protección in the context of being against something like destiny.Tatoeba #8813273 by ecorralest101, translation #11324039 by Luornu
- Este bosque necesita nuestra protección.This forest needs our protection.This sentence illustrates how protección can be applied to a natural setting like a forest.Tatoeba #8310970 by arh, translation #8311599 by CK
- La protección del medio ambiente es fundamental para nuestro futuro.The protection of the environment is essential for our future.
- El resguardo del patrimonio histórico es responsabilidad del gobierno.The protection of the historical heritage is the government's responsibility.
- Es fundamental para el Estado garantizar la salvaguardia de los ciudadanos.It is essential for the State to ensure the protection of its citizens.
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Example conversation
Sofía and Mateo are discussing safety gear for a hiking trip.
- SofíaNecesitamos más protección contra el sol.We need more protection against the sun.
- MateoTengo protector solar en mi mochila.I have sunscreen in my backpack.
- SofíaEso es bueno, pero falta protección para los ojos.That is good, but protection for the eyes is missing.
- MateoTienes razón, Sofía, buscaré mis gafas.You are right, Sofía, I will look for my glasses.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry protección, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries protección, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
