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prevent in Spanish

prevent in Spanish is impedir, prevenir — prevent means to stop something from happening, or to keep someone from doing something.

prevent in Spanish

impedir
verb
(transitive) To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something). [from 16th c.]
prevenir
verb
(transitive) To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something). [from 16th c.]

What does "prevent" mean?

  1. verb To stop something from happening, or to keep someone from doing something.
    "Regular exercise can help prevent heart disease."
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prevent in a sentence

  • Regular exercise can help prevent heart disease.
  • A locked gate prevented the dog from getting into the yard.

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What is "prevent" in Spanish?

"prevent" in Spanish is impedir, prevenir. prevent means: To stop something from happening, or to keep someone from doing something.

How do you use "prevent" in a sentence?

Example: "Regular exercise can help prevent heart disease." In Spanish, "prevent" is impedir, prevenir.

Are there other ways to say "prevent" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "prevent": impedir, prevenir.

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