preemptive in Spanish
preemptive in Spanish is preemptivo, preventivo, cautelar — preemptive means done in advance to stop something bad from happening, or to gain an advantage before someone else can act.
preemptive in Spanish
preemptivo
Of or relating to preemption.
preventivo
Of or relating to preemption.
cautelar
Made so as to deter an anticipated unpleasant situation.
precautorio
Made so as to deter an anticipated unpleasant situation.
preemptivo
Made so as to deter an anticipated unpleasant situation.
preventivo
Made so as to deter an anticipated unpleasant situation.
providencial
Made so as to deter an anticipated unpleasant situation.
What does "preemptive" mean?
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adjective Done in advance to stop something bad from happening, or to gain an advantage before someone else can act.
"The company launched a preemptive strike against its rival's new product with an early price cut."
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preemptive in a sentence
- The company launched a preemptive strike against its rival's new product with an early price cut.
- Doctors sometimes give a preemptive dose of painkillers before a procedure.
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What is "preemptive" in Spanish?
"preemptive" in Spanish is preemptivo, preventivo, cautelar. preemptive means: Done in advance to stop something bad from happening, or to gain an advantage before someone else can act.
How do you use "preemptive" in a sentence?
Example: "The company launched a preemptive strike against its rival's new product with an early price cut." In Spanish, "preemptive" is preemptivo, preventivo, cautelar.
Are there other ways to say "preemptive" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 5 translations listed for "preemptive": preemptivo, preventivo, cautelar, precautorio, providencial.
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