What does "prevenir" mean in English?

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Spanish

prevenir

English

prevent

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Alternative translations of "prevenir"

forewarn
anticipate
avert
prepare

Examples of how to use "prevenir" in Spanish

Spanish
Es mejor prevenir que curar.
English
It's better to prevent than to cure.
Spanish
Prevengo accidentes en el taller
English
I prevent accidents in the workshop.
Spanish
Previno una caída ayer
English
I prevented a fall yesterday.
Spanish
Ella prevenía problemas con cuidado
English
She was preventing problems with care.
Spanish
Preveniré riesgos en el proyecto
English
I will prevent risks in the project.

Learning tip: Pay attention to how the word "prevenir" is used in different contexts. This will help you understand when and how to use it naturally in Spanish.

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Es mejor prevenir que curar.

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