el
masculine
/pɾotekˈtoɾ/
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Translation
protector
Word origin
From Latin protector ('one who protects'), from protegere ('to cover in front, defend'), from pro- ('in front') plus tegere ('to cover').
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- protector
- English cognates
- protector, protect
Grammar
Gendermasculine
Pluralprotectores
Examples
.
He was always a protector of the weakest.
solar .
Use a sun cream at the beach.
casco buen .
The helmet is a good protector for the head.
.
The dog acts as a protector of the house.
pantalla .
I bought a screen protector for the mobile phone.
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