What is the Spanish word for "protective"?

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

English

protective

Spanish

protector

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Alternative translations of "protective"

protector(a)

Examples of how to use "protective" in Spanish

English
A mother bear has a strong protective instinct.
Spanish
Una madre osa tiene un fuerte instinto protector.
English
She wore a protective jacket in the storm.
Spanish
Ella llevaba una chaqueta protectora en la tormenta.
English
His protective instincts showed when she cried.
Spanish
Sus instintos protectores se mostraron cuando ella lloró.
English
The protective case kept my phone safe.
Spanish
La funda protectora mantuvo mi teléfono seguro.
English
Parents often feel protective about their children.
Spanish
Los padres a menudo se sienten protectores con sus hijos.

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