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Pronunciation / Transliteration: proteção
"O protetor solar oferece proteção contra o sol."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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The action of protecting someone or something, or the state of being protected.
"Wear sunglasses for protection against the bright sun."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'protection' originates from the Latin 'protectio', which means 'a covering' or 'defense'. It evolved through Middle English, where it retained its meaning related to safeguarding or shielding from harm.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Protection" is said worldwide
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protection
Transliteration: protection
"Le casque offre une bonne protection."
Schutz
Transliteration: Schutz
"Die Jacke bietet Schutz vor Kälte."
protezione
Transliteration: protezione
"Il casco offre una buona protezione."
protección
Transliteration: protección
"Necesitamos protección contra la lluvia."
proteção
Transliteration: proteção
"O protetor solar oferece proteção contra o sol."
सुरक्षा
Transliteration: surakshā
"हमें धूप से सुरक्षा की आवश्यकता है।"
保护
Transliteration: bǎohù
"我们需要防晒保护。"
보호
Transliteration: boho
"우리는 자외선으로부터 보호가 필요합니다."
保護
Transliteration: hogo
"私たちは日差しからの保護が必要です。"
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