Kilo Lingo

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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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This word is part of lesson 69.