What does "proteger" mean in English?

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Spanish

proteger

English

protect

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Alternative translations of "proteger"

shield
guard
defend
safeguard

Examples of how to use "proteger" in Spanish

Spanish
Debemos proteger el medio ambiente.
English
We must protect the environment.
Spanish
Yo protejo a mi hermano.
English
I protect my brother.
Spanish
Ella protegió su jardín del frío.
English
She protected her garden from the cold.
Spanish
Ellos protegían a los animales.
English
They protected the animals.
Spanish
Mañana protegeremos el bosque juntos.
English
Tomorrow we will protect the forest together.

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Debemos proteger el medio ambiente.

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