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
(transitive) To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something). [from 16th c.]
prevenir
(transitive) To stop (an outcome); to keep from (doing something). [from 16th c.]
What does "prevent" mean?
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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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