prevención
“prevención” means “prevention” in Spanish (stopping something bad from happening).
prevention
Also: precaution, foresight
📝 In Action
La prevención es la mejor medicina.
A1Prevention is the best medicine.
Necesitamos nuevas medidas de prevención de incendios.
B1We need new fire prevention measures.
Actuó con mucha prevención para evitar el error.
B2He acted with great precaution to avoid the mistake.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "prevención" in Spanish:
prevention→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: prevención
Question 1 of 3
Which word correctly accompanies 'prevención'?
📚 More Resources
👥 Word Family▼
🎵 Rhymes▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin word 'praeventio,' which means to 'anticipate' or 'come before.' It combines 'prae' (before) and 'venire' (to come).
First recorded: 13th century
Cognates (Related words)
💡 Master Spanish
Take your Spanish to the next level. Read 200+ illustrated and narrated Spanish stories tailored to your level with the Inklingo app!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'prevención' only for medical things?
No, it's used for anything you want to stop before it happens, like accidents, crimes, or technical errors.
Does it have a plural form?
Yes, the plural is 'prevenciones.' Notice that when it becomes plural, it loses the written accent mark on the 'o'.
Can I use 'evitación' instead?
Not usually. 'Evitación' is much rarer and sounds very technical. 'Prevención' is the standard word for avoiding future problems.