adjective/verb (past participle)
protegido
1. kept safe from harm or injury
The endangered species is protected by law.
A espécie em perigo está protegida pela lei.
2. defended or guarded against attack or damage
The castle was protected by high walls.
O castelo era protegido por muros altos.
3. covered or shielded by something
The plants were protected from frost with plastic sheets.
As plantas foram protegidas do gelo com lonas plásticas.
4. past tense of 'protect': to keep someone or something safe
He protected his younger sister from bullies.
Ele protegeu sua irmã mais jovem dos valentões.
Related Idioms & Phrases
protected status - estatuto de proteção
protected species - espécie protegida
well-protected secret - segredo bem guardado
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