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English to Spanish Dictionary

prevents Meaning in Spanish (prevents significado en español)

previene
previene in English:prevents
Phonetic:pri-vye-neh
Quick Answer • Resumen

El significado de prevents en español es previene. (Detener o impedir que algo suceda o que alguien haga algo.)

Definitions of Prevents

  1. 1
    verb
    previene

    To stop something from happening or to stop someone from doing something.

    Detener o impedir que algo suceda o que alguien haga algo.

Example Sentences

formal

“The new policy prevents discrimination in the workplace.”

La nueva política previene la discriminación en el lugar de trabajo.

casual

“Regular exercise prevents many health problems.”

El ejercicio regular previene muchos problemas de salud.

casual

“A good lock prevents theft.”

Una buena cerradura previene el robo.

Synonyms (Sinónimos)

In English:

hinderimpedeobstructavertdeter

Antonyms (Antónimos)

Inflected Word Forms

infinitiveprevent
past tenseprevented
present participlepreventing
nounprevention
adjectivepreventive

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

preventative measurecollocation

An action taken to stop something undesirable from happening.

prevent from happeningcollocation

To stop an event or situation from occurring.