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protección

/proh-tek-SYOHN/

protection

A small, bright red bird sitting safely under a large, green leaf while raindrops fall around it.

Visualizing protección (protection) as general safety and defense against harm.

protección(noun)

fA1

protection

?

general safety or defense

Also:

safeguard

?

something that offers defense

,

security

?

state of being safe

📝 In Action

El casco ofrece protección contra caídas.

A1

The helmet offers protection against falls.

Necesitamos más protección para el medio ambiente.

A2

We need more protection for the environment.

Los guardias brindan protección al edificio.

A2

The guards provide security (protection) for the building.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • medidas de protección – protective measures
  • buscar protección – to seek protection

💡 Grammar Points

Gender Rule

Remember that 'protección' is always feminine, so you must use feminine words like 'la' or 'una' before it.

❌ Common Pitfalls

Mixing up form

Mistake: "No uses 'protectión' (with an extra i)."

Correction: The correct spelling is 'protección' (pro-tec-CIÓN), ending in -ción.

⭐ Usage Tips

Using the Verb

The related verb is 'proteger' (to protect), which is very common. Use 'protección' when talking about the idea or result of protecting.

A smiling family consisting of two parents and one child standing together under a large, stylized blue archway that wraps around them, symbolizing comprehensive support.

Visualizing protección (coverage) in the context of insurance or social benefits.

protección(noun)

fB1

coverage

?

insurance or social benefits

Also:

welfare

?

social/government support

,

safeguard (legal)

?

legal defense/provision

📝 In Action

La ley garantiza la protección de datos personales.

B1

The law guarantees the protection of personal data.

El plan de salud ofrece protección completa.

B1

The health plan offers complete coverage.

Solicitó protección social después de perder su trabajo.

B2

She requested social welfare (protection) after losing her job.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • amparo (shelter/legal protection)
  • cobertura (coverage (insurance))

Common Collocations

  • protección civil – civil defense/emergency services
  • protección laboral – labor protection/worker rights

💡 Grammar Points

Nouns ending in -ción

Almost all Spanish nouns ending in -ción are feminine (la nación, la información, la acción), and 'protección' follows this reliable pattern.

⭐ Usage Tips

Formal Contexts

When talking about government services or legal rights, 'protección' is the standard formal term.

✏️ Quick Practice

💡 Quick Quiz: protección

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence uses the word 'protección' correctly?

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Word Family

proteger(to protect) - verb
protegido(protected) - adjective
protector(protective / protector) - adjective/noun

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'protección' masculine or feminine?

It is feminine. Like most Spanish words that end in -ción, it requires 'la' or 'una' (la protección, una protección).

¿Cuál es el verbo relacionado con protección?

The related verb is 'proteger' (to protect). For example: 'El gobierno protege a los ciudadanos' (The government protects the citizens).