proteger

Definitions of proteger
  1. verb
    watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect
    synonyms: custodiar, guardar, resguardar
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    types:
    conducir, guiar
    watch over like a shepherd, as a teacher of her pupils
  2. verb
    prevent from entering
    synonyms: cubrir
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    type of:
    bloquear, obstruir
    block passage through
  3. verb
    to keep watch over
    synonyms: custodiar, guardar, resguardar
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    types:
    controlar, patrullar
    maintain the security of by carrying out a patrol
    type of:
    mirar, observar
    follow with the eyes or the mind
  4. verb
    provide shelter for
    synonyms: abrigar, amparar, esconder, protegerse
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    types:
    albergar, alojar, cobijar
    provide housing for
    albergar, alojar, hospedar
    provide housing for
    type of:
    facilitar, proporcionar, suministrar, surtir
    give something useful or necessary to
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