How to Say "to safeguard" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to safeguard” is “proteger” — B1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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verbB1neutral/formal
rights, interests, or laws
Examples
Es deber del gobierno proteger los derechos de los ciudadanos.
It is the government's duty to safeguard citizens' rights.
Debemos proteger la biodiversidad de nuestro planeta.
We must conserve the biodiversity of our planet.
Ella protege la memoria de su abuela, contando sus historias.
She cherishes her grandmother's memory by telling her stories.
Active vs. Passive Voice
This verb is often seen in the passive voice, especially in official language: 'Los datos son protegidos por la ley' (The data is protected by law).
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