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protective in Portuguese

protective in Portuguese is protetivo, protetor, preservativo — protective means designed or intended to protect.

protective in Portuguese

protetivo
adj
Serving or intended to protect.
protetor
adj
Serving or intended to protect.
preservativo
noun
A condom.

What does "protective" mean?

  1. adj Designed or intended to protect.
    "The cyclist put on a protective helmet before riding down the hill."
  2. adj Feeling or showing a strong wish to guard someone from harm.
    "The dog grew very protective of the baby and never left her side."
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protective in a sentence

  • The cyclist put on a protective helmet before riding down the hill.
  • A protective cover keeps the phone screen from scratching in your bag.
  • The dog grew very protective of the baby and never left her side.
  • He's fiercely protective of his younger sister.

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What is "protective" in Portuguese?
"protective" in Portuguese is protetivo, protetor, preservativo. protective means: Designed or intended to protect.
How do you use "protective" in a sentence?
Example: "The cyclist put on a protective helmet before riding down the hill." In Portuguese, "protective" is protetivo, protetor, preservativo.
Are there other ways to say "protective" in Portuguese?
Yes — Portuguese has 3 translations listed for "protective": protetivo, protetor, preservativo.
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