How to Say "safeguard" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “safeguard” is “protección” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
English → SpanishA1
nounA1
something that offers defense
Examples
El casco ofrece protección contra caídas.
The helmet offers protection against falls.
Necesitamos más protección para el medio ambiente.
We need more protection for the environment.
Los guardias brindan protección al edificio.
The guards provide security (protection) for the building.
Gender Rule
Remember that 'protección' is always feminine, so you must use feminine words like 'la' or 'una' before it.
Mixing up form
Mistake: “No uses 'protectión' (with an extra i).”
Correction: The correct spelling is 'protección' (pro-tec-CIÓN), ending in -ción.
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