What is the Spanish word for "prevention"?

Learn how to say "prevention" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

prevention

Spanish

prevención

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Alternative translations of "prevention"

evitación
precaución
protección
impedimento

Examples of how to use "prevention" in Spanish

English
Fire prevention is very important.
Spanish
La prevención de incendios es muy importante.
English
Prevention is better than cure, they say.
Spanish
Mejor prevenir que curar, dicen.
English
They focus on prevention at the community clinic.
Spanish
Se enfocan en la prevención en la clínica comunitaria.
English
Good hygiene helps the prevention of many illnesses.
Spanish
Una buena higiene ayuda a prevenir muchas enfermedades.
English
Education plays a key role in crime prevention.
Spanish
La educación juega un papel clave en la prevención del delito.

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