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protect
[/prəˈtɛkt/]
verb
proteger
1.
to keep safe from harm or injury
The fence protects the garden from animals.
A cerca protege o jardim dos animais.
2.
to defend or guard against attack or damage
Sunscreen protects your skin from UV rays.
O protetor solar protege sua pele dos raios UV.
3.
to support or champion a cause or person
The organization protects the rights of workers.
A organização protege os direitos dos trabalhadores.
Synonyms
defend
guard
shield
safeguard
preserve
Antonyms
endanger
expose
harm
injure
attack
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
proteger
standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
proteger
common usage, no regional variation
São Paulo
proteger
common usage, no regional variation
Portugal
proteger
standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
protect one's turf
under protection
protective custody
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