Usages of proteger
Precisamos de erguer uma barreira contra o vento, para proteger as flores.
We need to raise a barrier against the wind, to protect the flowers.
Eu protejo a minha família.
I protect my family.
Para proteger o ambiente, precisamos de reduzir a poluição do ar.
To protect the environment, we need to reduce air pollution.
O fato do astronauta é desenhado para o proteger e ajudá‑lo a sobreviver no espaço.
The astronaut’s suit is designed to protect him and help him survive in space.
O treinador explica que um bom alongamento protege o joelho e o tornozelo.
The (male) trainer explains that good stretching protects the knee and the ankle.
Test yourself: What does proteger mean?
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