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1 aconchar
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2 amparar
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3 escudar
• protect• protect with a shield -
4 abrigarse de
• protect oneself from• shelter oneself from• take shelter from -
5 amparar la posesión
• protect a tenant from eviction -
6 escudarse
• protect oneself• shield oneself -
7 guarecerse de
• protect oneself from• shelter oneself from -
8 proteger a los débiles
• protect the weak -
9 proteger con sacos de arena
• protect with sandbagsDiccionario Técnico Español-Inglés > proteger con sacos de arena
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10 proteger con un escudo
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11 proteger de pérdida
• protect from loss -
12 resguardarse
• protect oneself• take refuge• take shelter -
13 proteger
v.to protect.proteger algo de algo to protect something from somethingla roca nos protegía del viento the rock protected us against the windLa avecilla anidó al polluelo The little bird protected her chick.* * *(g changes to j before a and o)Present Indicativeprotejo, proteges, protege, protegemos, protegéis, protegen.Present SubjunctiveImperative* * *verb1) to protect2) preserve* * *1. VT1) (=resguardar) to protect (contra, de against, from)la policía protegió al árbitro de las iras del público — the police protected o shielded the referee from the wrath of the public
proteger contra grabación o escritura — (Inform) to write-protect
2) [+ artista] to act as patron to2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivoa) <persona/ciudad> to protect; <derecho/propiedad> to protect, defendproteger algo/a alguien DE or CONTRA algo/alguien — to protect something/somebody from o against something/somebody
b) <industria/producto> to protectc) < artes> to champion, patronize; <pintor/poeta> to act as patron to2.protegerse v pron (refl)protegerse DE or CONTRA algo — to protect oneself from o against something
se protegió la cara del golpe — he protected o shielded his face from the blow
* * *= protect, safeguard, guard (against), cushion, stand + Nombre + in good stead, shield, guard against.Ex. It is important to protect your password and change it frequently.Ex. And some way down the list of benefits was a rash promise to 'slash the red tape that hinders our trade with Europe -- and thereby safeguard the 2 1/2 million jobs involved'.Ex. The article 'Sealing criminal history records: shall we let the fox guard the henhouse in the name of privacy?' has once again raised the debate on the consequences of allowing press and public to view such data.Ex. The key to cushioning the impact of future reductions is to begin before one is even required to.Ex. The management of Britannica failed to perceive the true threat of electronic publishing, thinking that their history would stand them in good stead.Ex. Both types of printer are noisy and will have to placed away from public areas and/or shielded with an acoustic cover (which can be very expensive).Ex. The system will ask you to enter the new password a second time to help guard against keying errors.----* para protegerse = protectively.* proteger Algo para evitar su uso indebido por los niños = childproof.* proteger con sacos de arena = sandbag.* proteger con tablas = board up.* proteger contra el sol = shade.* proteger de = insulate from, protect against.* proteger de daños = protect from + damage.* proteger de la lluvia = keep + the rain out.* proteger demasiado = overprotect.* proteger de un peligro = protect from + hazard.* proteger por ley = protect by + law.* proteger + Posesivo + identidad = protect + Posesivo + identity.* proteger + Posesivo + parcela = guard + Posesivo + patch.* protegerse = be on guard (against).* protegerse contra = hedge against.* protegerse de los efectos de Algo = ward off + effects.* * *1.verbo transitivoa) <persona/ciudad> to protect; <derecho/propiedad> to protect, defendproteger algo/a alguien DE or CONTRA algo/alguien — to protect something/somebody from o against something/somebody
b) <industria/producto> to protectc) < artes> to champion, patronize; <pintor/poeta> to act as patron to2.protegerse v pron (refl)protegerse DE or CONTRA algo — to protect oneself from o against something
se protegió la cara del golpe — he protected o shielded his face from the blow
* * *= protect, safeguard, guard (against), cushion, stand + Nombre + in good stead, shield, guard against.Ex: It is important to protect your password and change it frequently.
Ex: And some way down the list of benefits was a rash promise to 'slash the red tape that hinders our trade with Europe -- and thereby safeguard the 2 1/2 million jobs involved'.Ex: The article 'Sealing criminal history records: shall we let the fox guard the henhouse in the name of privacy?' has once again raised the debate on the consequences of allowing press and public to view such data.Ex: The key to cushioning the impact of future reductions is to begin before one is even required to.Ex: The management of Britannica failed to perceive the true threat of electronic publishing, thinking that their history would stand them in good stead.Ex: Both types of printer are noisy and will have to placed away from public areas and/or shielded with an acoustic cover (which can be very expensive).Ex: The system will ask you to enter the new password a second time to help guard against keying errors.* para protegerse = protectively.* proteger Algo para evitar su uso indebido por los niños = childproof.* proteger con sacos de arena = sandbag.* proteger con tablas = board up.* proteger contra el sol = shade.* proteger de = insulate from, protect against.* proteger de daños = protect from + damage.* proteger de la lluvia = keep + the rain out.* proteger demasiado = overprotect.* proteger de un peligro = protect from + hazard.* proteger por ley = protect by + law.* proteger + Posesivo + identidad = protect + Posesivo + identity.* proteger + Posesivo + parcela = guard + Posesivo + patch.* protegerse = be on guard (against).* protegerse contra = hedge against.* protegerse de los efectos de Algo = ward off + effects.* * *proteger [E6 ]vt1 ‹persona/ciudad› to protect; ‹derecho/propiedad› to protect, defendlos guardaespaldas que la protegían the bodyguards who were protecting herel cerco de seguridad que los protegía the security cordon around themlas fortificaciones que protegen la ciudad the fortifications which protect o defend the cityse protegió la cara con los brazos he shielded o protected his face with his armsproteger algo/a algn DE or CONTRA algo/algn to protect sth/sb FROM o AGAINST sth/sblos árboles nos protegían del sol the trees protected us from the sun, the trees provided shelter from the sun, the trees kept the sun off usnos protegieron de los soldados they protected us from the soldiersestos guantes te protegerán del frío these gloves will protect you from the cold2 ‹industria/producto› to protect3 ‹artes/letras› to champion, patronize; ‹pintor/poeta› to act as patron to( refl) protegerse DE or CONTRA algo to protect oneself FROM o AGAINST sthpara protegerse contra los ataques del enemigo to protect themselves against o from enemy attacks, to defend themselves against enemy attackssirve para protegerse contra las picaduras de mosquito it offers protection o it protects against mosquito bitesprotegerse de la lluvia to shelter from the rainse protegió la cara del golpe he protected o shielded his face from the blow* * *
proteger ( conjugate proteger) verbo transitivo
proteger algo/a algn DE or CONTRA algo/algn to protect sth/sb from o against sth/sb
‹pintor/poeta› to act as patron to
protegerse verbo pronominal ( refl) protegerse DE or CONTRA algo to protect oneself from o against sth;
proteger verbo transitivo
1 (a una persona) to protect
2 (un derecho, una propiedad) to defend, protect
3 (a un artista) to act as patron to
' proteger' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
acoger
- barniz
- manguito
- sobretodo
- templete
- amparar
- cobijar
- preservar
English:
cover
- cushion
- escort
- guard
- keep off
- protect
- safeguard
- screen
- secure
- shade
- shelter
- shield
- conserve
- damp
* * *♦ vt1. [persona, animal, objeto] to protect (de o contra from o against);el sombrero me protege del sol the hat protects me from the sun, the hat keeps the sun off me;la roca nos protegía del viento the rock protected us against the wind;los guardaespaldas la protegieron de los fans the bodyguards shielded her from the fans;un organismo para proteger la fauna an organization set up to protect wildlife, a wildlife organization3. Informát to protect* * *v/t protect (de from)* * *proteger {15} vt: to protect, to defend* * *proteger vb to protect -
14 amparar
v.to protect.ese derecho lo ampara la Constitución that right is enshrined in the Constitution* * *verbto safeguard, protect* * *1. VT1) (=proteger) to protect (de from)shelter; (=ayudar) to help2) (Jur) [+ criminal] to harbour, harbor (EEUU)3) Caribe (=pedir prestado) to borrow2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivoa) ( proteger) to protectb) ( ofrecer refugio) to shelter, give shelter to2.ampararse v prona)ampararse en algo — en la ley to seek protection in something
se negó a alistarse amparándose en la objeción de conciencia — he refused to enlist on the grounds of conscientious objection
b) ( resguardarse)ampararse de or contra algo — to shelter from something
* * *= protect, shelter, take + Nombre + under + Posesivo + wings.Ex. It is important to protect your password and change it frequently.Ex. Our warehouse shelter a 13 metre high, 60 ton ammonia retort and a 37 metre wingspan airliner.----* ampararse = seek + shelter.* * *1.verbo transitivoa) ( proteger) to protectb) ( ofrecer refugio) to shelter, give shelter to2.ampararse v prona)ampararse en algo — en la ley to seek protection in something
se negó a alistarse amparándose en la objeción de conciencia — he refused to enlist on the grounds of conscientious objection
b) ( resguardarse)ampararse de or contra algo — to shelter from something
* * *= protect, shelter, take + Nombre + under + Posesivo + wings.Ex: It is important to protect your password and change it frequently.
Ex: Our warehouse shelter a 13 metre high, 60 ton ammonia retort and a 37 metre wingspan airliner.Ex: Peco then took Smile under his wings and taught him how to play the game of ping pong.* ampararse = seek + shelter.* * *amparar [A1 ]vt1 (proteger) to protect¡que Dios nos ampare! may the Lord help us!me ampara la Constitución I am protected by o under the Constitution2 (dar refugio) to shelter, give shelter tolas monjas amparaban a los pobres the nuns used to give shelter to the poor1 ampararse EN algo ‹en una ley› to seek protection IN sthse amparó en su inmunidad diplomática he used his diplomatic immunity to protect himselfse negó a alistarse amparándose en la objeción de conciencia he refused to enlist on the grounds of conscientious objection2 (resguardarse) ampararse DE or CONTRA algo to shelter FROM sthpara ampararse de or contra la tormenta to shelter from o take refuge from the storm* * *
amparar ( conjugate amparar) verbo transitivo
◊ ¡que Dios nos ampare! may the Lord help us!
ampararse verbo pronominala) ampararse en algo ‹ en la ley› to seek protection in sth;
amparar verbo transitivo to protect, support, abet
' amparar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
resguardar
* * *♦ vt1. [proteger] to protect;la ley ampara a los consumidores the law protects consumers;ese derecho lo ampara la Constitución that right is enshrined in the Constitution2. [dar cobijo a] to give shelter to, to take in* * *v/t protect; ( ayudar) help* * *amparar vt: to safeguard, to protect* * *amparar vb (proteger) to protect -
15 resguardar
v.to protect.la sombrilla nos resguarda del sol the parasol shades us from the sun* * *1 (proteger) to protect (de, from), shelter (de, from)2 (salvaguardar) to safeguard (de, against)1 (protegerse) to protect oneself2 figurado to be careful, take precautions* * *verb* * *1.VT to protect, shield (de from)2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivoa)resguardar algo/a alguien DE algo — de peligro/frío to protect something/somebody from something
b) <derechos/privilegios> to safeguard2.resguardarse v pron ( de peligro) to protect oneself; (de la lluvia, el frío) to shelter, take shelterse resguardaron de la lluvia — they sheltered o took shelter from the rain
* * *----* resguardarse = run for + cover.* * *1.verbo transitivoa)resguardar algo/a alguien DE algo — de peligro/frío to protect something/somebody from something
b) <derechos/privilegios> to safeguard2.resguardarse v pron ( de peligro) to protect oneself; (de la lluvia, el frío) to shelter, take shelterse resguardaron de la lluvia — they sheltered o took shelter from the rain
* * ** resguardarse = run for + cover.* * *resguardar [A1 ]vt1 resguardar algo/a algn DE algo ‹de un peligro/del frío› to protect sth/sb FROM sth2 ‹derechos/privilegios› to safeguard(de un peligro) to protect oneself; (de la lluvia, del frío) to shelter, take shelterse resguardaron de la lluvia they sheltered o took shelter from the rain* * *
resguardar ( conjugate resguardar) verbo transitivo resguardar algo/a algn DE algo ‹de peligro/frío› to protect sth/sb from sth
resguardarse verbo pronominal ( de peligro) to protect oneself;
(de la lluvia, el frío) to shelter, take shelter
resguardar vtr (amparar, defender) to protect, shelter [de, from]
' resguardar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
abrigar
English:
shelter
* * *♦ vtto protect;la sombrilla nos resguarda del sol the parasol shades us from the sun♦ vi* * *v/t protect (de from)* * *resguardar vt: to safeguard, to protect -
16 defender
v.1 to defend.defender los intereses de alguien to defend somebody's interestsdefendió su teoría con sólidos argumentos he supported his theory with sound argumentsElsa defiende su posición Elsa defends her position.Elsa defiende los derechos humanos Elsa defends human rights.2 to protect (proteger) (del frío, calor).* * *1 (gen) to defend (contra/de, against)2 (mantener una opinión, afirmación) to defend, uphold; (respaldar a alguien) to stand up for, support3 (proteger) to protect (contra/de, against/from)1 (espabilarse) to manage, get by, get along■ ¿qué tal se defiende en inglés? how does she get by in English?, what's her English like?\defender una causa DERECHO to argue a case* * *verb* * *1.VT (Mil) [+ país, territorio, intereses] to defend; [+ causa, ideas] to defend, champion; (Jur) to defendel Real Madrid defiende el título de campeón — Real Madrid are defending the championship title, Real Madrid are the defending champions
defiendo la tesis doctoral el mes que viene — I'm having a viva on o (EEUU) I'm defending my doctoral thesis next month
2.See:* * *1.verbo transitivosiempre defiende a su hermana — he always defends o stands up for his sister
defender a alguien de algo/alguien — to defend somebody against something/somebody
b) < intereses> to protect, defend; <derechos/título> to defendc) (Der) to defendd) <idea/teoría/opinión> to defend, uphold; <causa/ideal> to champion, defend2.defender la tesis — ≈to defend one's dissertation ( in US), ≈to have a viva on one's thesis ( in UK)
defenderse v prona) (refl) ( contra una agresión) to defend o protect oneself; (Der) to defend oneselfdefenderse de algo/alguien — to defend oneself against something/somebody
b) (fam) ( arreglárselas) to get by (colloq)* * *= advocate, argue, argue + in favour of, be + Posesivo + contention, contend, defend, espouse, maintain, make + apology, make + a case for, plead for, put + the case for, uphold, crusade for, preach, preach, champion, speak up for, speak up for, articulate + the case for, present + case for, mount + defence, strike + a blow for, raise + the flag of, come down in + favour of, stick up for, stand by, rally (a)round, rally behind, stand for.Ex. In order to understand the citation order that PRECIS indexing advocates it is necessary to examine the function of the operators more closely.Ex. Cutter argued that when it could be established that the second term was definitely more significant then inversion of headings was acceptable.Ex. Despite the present financial straits of developing countries, she argues in favour of long-term plan for the acquisition of relevant rare book material.Ex. It is our contention that an understanding of such basic principles is fundamental to an appreciation of the many and varied contexts that the individual is likely to encounter.Ex. The author contends that it is possible to view the search conducted with the aid of a series of menus as having strong similarities with the search through the hierarchy of a enumerative classification scheme.Ex. A respondent is a candidate for a degree who, in an academic disputation, defends or opposes a thesis proposed by the praeses (q.v.); also called the defendant.Ex. Most respondents espoused the latter view as an appropriate response to IT developments to date.Ex. They maintain, in an article written for Library Resources and Technical Services (LRTS) 'that automated cataloging systems have addressed only half of the problems of maintaining a library catalog'.Ex. My perspective, for which I make no apology, is that of someone who works daily with the nitty-gritty of cataloging, as many of you do.Ex. This point-by-point evaluation makes a fairly convincing case for the public access online catalogue.Ex. I would plead for more standardization, not less, because I think whatever we do is going to be imperfect.Ex. A more moderate approach is found in the writings of Olding, who puts the case for multiple entry very concisely in a short pamphlet.Ex. It's about time that we go back to these principles and make sure that the quality of cataloging is upheld.Ex. There are also dedicated individuals within government who have found a niche from which to crusade for school libraries.Ex. A major failing of the information industry is that its members tend to preach to one another whereas what they should be doing is talking to everyone else outside the information industry.Ex. A major failing of the information industry is that its members tend to preach to one another whereas what they should be doing is talking to everyone else outside the information industry.Ex. In particular he championed free photoduplication of library materials as a natural extension of library services to patrons at a distance.Ex. Many people voiced fears that volunteers would be used to take over paid jobs from the workforce, but others spoke up for volunteers saying that in many cases they had created extra jobs for the permanent staff.Ex. Many people voiced fears that volunteers would be used to take over paid jobs from the workforce, but others spoke up for volunteers saying that in many cases they had created extra jobs for the permanent staff.Ex. Moreover, in addition to quantitative measures, qualitative indicators of benefits should be considered so as to present a complete picture when articulating the case for a library's total positive impact.Ex. An MP, a barrister, and a financial consultant present the case for charging Value Added Tax (VAT) on books.Ex. The author mounts a spirited defence of the National Library of Australia future collecting priorities.Ex. In an effort to save US culture, strike a blow for reading, and correct well intentioned but misguided notions about the Internet making libraries obsolete, offers ten reasons why the Internet is no substitute for a library..Ex. The Augustinian order kept his theological tradition, and raised the flag of the Augustinian thought before and after the German reformer.Ex. The author comes down in favour of adding notes to cataloguing records on the grounds that the educational purpose that they are intended to serve is clear.Ex. He states that he has always admired Woody Allen, explaining that when he first saw his films he was happy to see that someone was sticking up for the little guy.Ex. It's hard to believe she stands by a man who gets his kicks out of beating her black and blue everynight.Ex. I recalled how bereft we felt when we lost our son and how friends and neighbours rallied round and offered a shoulder to cry on.Ex. The second group, who rallied behind McCarthy, was composed of students and intellectuals who were vociferous against the war.Ex. I will stand for your rights as my forefathers did before me!.----* defender a = put + a word in for.* defender a Alguien = stand up for.* defender Algo = argue + Posesivo + corner.* defender el fuerte = hold + the fortress.* defender el honor de Uno = defend + Posesivo + honour.* defender enérgicamente = be vociferous about/in.* defender la causa de = further + the cause of.* defender la necesidad = articulate + the need.* defender la necesidad de = support + the case for.* defender lo indenfensible = defend + the indefensible.* defender los derechos de Uno = stand up for + Posesivo + rights.* defender los intereses = defend + interests, lobby for + interests.* defender los intereses de = go to + bat for, bat for.* defender los principios de Uno = stand up for + Posesivo + principles.* defender + Posesivo + argumento = support + Posesivo + case, buttress + Posesivo + case.* defender + Posesivo + caso = take up + Posesivo + case.* defender + Posesivo + causa = advance + Posesivo + cause.* defender + Posesivo + idea = support + Posesivo + case.* defender + Posesivo + postura = argue + Posesivo + case.* defenderse = bite back, stand up, strike back, fight back, fight for + Posesivo + life.* defenderse de ataques = ward off + attacks.* defenderse por uno mismo = fend for + Reflexivo.* defender una causa = promote + cause, support + cause, champion + cause.* defender una idea = champion + idea.* defender un argumento = support + view.* defender un opinión = support + view.* saber defenderse = hold + Posesivo + own.* * *1.verbo transitivosiempre defiende a su hermana — he always defends o stands up for his sister
defender a alguien de algo/alguien — to defend somebody against something/somebody
b) < intereses> to protect, defend; <derechos/título> to defendc) (Der) to defendd) <idea/teoría/opinión> to defend, uphold; <causa/ideal> to champion, defend2.defender la tesis — ≈to defend one's dissertation ( in US), ≈to have a viva on one's thesis ( in UK)
defenderse v prona) (refl) ( contra una agresión) to defend o protect oneself; (Der) to defend oneselfdefenderse de algo/alguien — to defend oneself against something/somebody
b) (fam) ( arreglárselas) to get by (colloq)* * *= advocate, argue, argue + in favour of, be + Posesivo + contention, contend, defend, espouse, maintain, make + apology, make + a case for, plead for, put + the case for, uphold, crusade for, preach, preach, champion, speak up for, speak up for, articulate + the case for, present + case for, mount + defence, strike + a blow for, raise + the flag of, come down in + favour of, stick up for, stand by, rally (a)round, rally behind, stand for.Ex: In order to understand the citation order that PRECIS indexing advocates it is necessary to examine the function of the operators more closely.
Ex: Cutter argued that when it could be established that the second term was definitely more significant then inversion of headings was acceptable.Ex: Despite the present financial straits of developing countries, she argues in favour of long-term plan for the acquisition of relevant rare book material.Ex: It is our contention that an understanding of such basic principles is fundamental to an appreciation of the many and varied contexts that the individual is likely to encounter.Ex: The author contends that it is possible to view the search conducted with the aid of a series of menus as having strong similarities with the search through the hierarchy of a enumerative classification scheme.Ex: A respondent is a candidate for a degree who, in an academic disputation, defends or opposes a thesis proposed by the praeses (q.v.); also called the defendant.Ex: Most respondents espoused the latter view as an appropriate response to IT developments to date.Ex: They maintain, in an article written for Library Resources and Technical Services (LRTS) 'that automated cataloging systems have addressed only half of the problems of maintaining a library catalog'.Ex: My perspective, for which I make no apology, is that of someone who works daily with the nitty-gritty of cataloging, as many of you do.Ex: This point-by-point evaluation makes a fairly convincing case for the public access online catalogue.Ex: I would plead for more standardization, not less, because I think whatever we do is going to be imperfect.Ex: A more moderate approach is found in the writings of Olding, who puts the case for multiple entry very concisely in a short pamphlet.Ex: It's about time that we go back to these principles and make sure that the quality of cataloging is upheld.Ex: There are also dedicated individuals within government who have found a niche from which to crusade for school libraries.Ex: A major failing of the information industry is that its members tend to preach to one another whereas what they should be doing is talking to everyone else outside the information industry.Ex: A major failing of the information industry is that its members tend to preach to one another whereas what they should be doing is talking to everyone else outside the information industry.Ex: In particular he championed free photoduplication of library materials as a natural extension of library services to patrons at a distance.Ex: Many people voiced fears that volunteers would be used to take over paid jobs from the workforce, but others spoke up for volunteers saying that in many cases they had created extra jobs for the permanent staff.Ex: Many people voiced fears that volunteers would be used to take over paid jobs from the workforce, but others spoke up for volunteers saying that in many cases they had created extra jobs for the permanent staff.Ex: Moreover, in addition to quantitative measures, qualitative indicators of benefits should be considered so as to present a complete picture when articulating the case for a library's total positive impact.Ex: An MP, a barrister, and a financial consultant present the case for charging Value Added Tax (VAT) on books.Ex: The author mounts a spirited defence of the National Library of Australia future collecting priorities.Ex: In an effort to save US culture, strike a blow for reading, and correct well intentioned but misguided notions about the Internet making libraries obsolete, offers ten reasons why the Internet is no substitute for a library..Ex: The Augustinian order kept his theological tradition, and raised the flag of the Augustinian thought before and after the German reformer.Ex: The author comes down in favour of adding notes to cataloguing records on the grounds that the educational purpose that they are intended to serve is clear.Ex: He states that he has always admired Woody Allen, explaining that when he first saw his films he was happy to see that someone was sticking up for the little guy.Ex: It's hard to believe she stands by a man who gets his kicks out of beating her black and blue everynight.Ex: I recalled how bereft we felt when we lost our son and how friends and neighbours rallied round and offered a shoulder to cry on.Ex: The second group, who rallied behind McCarthy, was composed of students and intellectuals who were vociferous against the war.Ex: I will stand for your rights as my forefathers did before me!.* defender a = put + a word in for.* defender a Alguien = stand up for.* defender Algo = argue + Posesivo + corner.* defender el fuerte = hold + the fortress.* defender el honor de Uno = defend + Posesivo + honour.* defender enérgicamente = be vociferous about/in.* defender la causa de = further + the cause of.* defender la necesidad = articulate + the need.* defender la necesidad de = support + the case for.* defender lo indenfensible = defend + the indefensible.* defender los derechos de Uno = stand up for + Posesivo + rights.* defender los intereses = defend + interests, lobby for + interests.* defender los intereses de = go to + bat for, bat for.* defender los principios de Uno = stand up for + Posesivo + principles.* defender + Posesivo + argumento = support + Posesivo + case, buttress + Posesivo + case.* defender + Posesivo + caso = take up + Posesivo + case.* defender + Posesivo + causa = advance + Posesivo + cause.* defender + Posesivo + idea = support + Posesivo + case.* defender + Posesivo + postura = argue + Posesivo + case.* defenderse = bite back, stand up, strike back, fight back, fight for + Posesivo + life.* defenderse de ataques = ward off + attacks.* defenderse por uno mismo = fend for + Reflexivo.* defender una causa = promote + cause, support + cause, champion + cause.* defender una idea = champion + idea.* defender un argumento = support + view.* defender un opinión = support + view.* saber defenderse = hold + Posesivo + own.* * *defender [E8 ]vt1 (proteger) ‹guarnición/nación› to defend, protect; ‹persona› to defendsiempre defiende a su hermana he always defends o protects o stands up for his sisterdefender a algn DE algo/algn to defend sb AGAINST sth/sbla defendió de las acusaciones/de sus atacantes he defended her against the accusations/against her attackers2 ‹intereses› to protect, defend; ‹derechos› to defend; ‹título› to defend3 ( Der) ‹caso› to defend; ‹acusado/cliente› to defend4 ‹idea/teoría/opinión› to defend, uphold; ‹causa/ideal› to champion, defenddefender la tesis ≈ to defend one's dissertation ( in US), ≈ to have a viva on one's thesis ( in UK)1 ( refl) (contra una agresión) to defend o protect oneself; ( Der) to defend oneself defenderse DE algo/algn to defend oneself AGAINST sth/sbme defiendo bastante bien en francés I can get by quite well in French¿sabes jugar al tenis? — bueno, me defiendo can you play tennis? — well, I'm not too bad ( colloq)* * *
defender ( conjugate defender) verbo transitivo
to defend;
‹ intereses› to protect;
defender a algo/algn de algo/algn to defend sth/sb against sth/sb
defenderse verbo pronominal
(Der) to defend oneself;
defenderse de algo/algn to defend oneself against sth/sb
defender verbo transitivo to defend [contra, against] [de, from]
' defender' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
defensa
- defensor
- defensora
- muerte
- resguardar
- uña
- unirse
- valedor
- valedora
- defienda
English:
argue
- defend
- defender
- guard
- leg
- plead
- speak up
- stand up
- stick up for
- uphold
- advocate
- champion
- speak
- stand
- stick
* * *♦ vt1. [país, ideas] to defend;[amigo] to stand up for; Dep [contrario, delantero] to mark;defender a alguien de algo to defend sb from o against sth;defender los derechos/intereses de alguien to defend sb's rights/interests;defendió su teoría con sólidos argumentos he supported his theory with sound arguments;Depdefender el título to defend the title;defender algo a capa y espada to defend sth tooth and nail2. [reo, acusado] to defend♦ viDep to mark;defender al hombre to mark man for man, to man-mark;defender en zona to use a zone defence* * *I v/t1 defend (de against)2 en fútbol mark* * *defender {56} vt: to defend, to protect* * *defender vb1. (en general) to defend2. (proteger) to protect -
17 preservar
v.1 to protect.2 to preserve, to guard, to keep safe, to protect.Ellos preservaron el patrimonio They preserved the heritage.Ellos preservaron su memoria They preserved his memory.* * *1 to preserve* * *VT1) (=proteger) to protect, preserve ( contra against) (de from)2) LAm (=conservar) to maintain, preserve* * *verbo transitivoa) ( proteger) to preservepreservar algo/a alguien DE algo — to protect something/somebody from something
b) (AmL) (conservar, mantener) to maintain* * *= conserve, preserve.Ex. Perhaps there has been a contrary reaction by British academic librarians to conserve their collections.Ex. The concepts are organised into facets, and the facets are arranged and applied in such a way that the general to special order is preserved.----* preservar material = preserve + material.* * *verbo transitivoa) ( proteger) to preservepreservar algo/a alguien DE algo — to protect something/somebody from something
b) (AmL) (conservar, mantener) to maintain* * *= conserve, preserve.Ex: Perhaps there has been a contrary reaction by British academic librarians to conserve their collections.
Ex: The concepts are organised into facets, and the facets are arranged and applied in such a way that the general to special order is preserved.* preservar material = preserve + material.* * *preservar [A1 ]vt1 (proteger) to preserve preservar algo/a algn DE algo to protect sth/sb FROM sthintentaba preservarla de todo mal he tried to protect o keep her from harm2 ( AmL) (conservar, mantener) to maintainpreservar el salario real to maintain real wage levels* * *
preservar ( conjugate preservar) verbo transitivo
preservar verbo transitivo to preserve, protect [de, from] [contra, against]
' preservar' also found in these entries:
Spanish:
conservar
- guardar
- mantener
English:
sustain
* * *♦ vt1. [proteger] to protect2. Am [conservar] to conserve, to maintain♦ See also the pronominal verb preservarse* * *v/t protect; naturaleza preserve, conserve* * *preservar vt1) : to preserve2) : to protect -
18 férula
f.1 ferule, cane stick used to punish children.2 rigid authority, authority.3 giant fennel, ferula, ferule.4 splint, flexible board used in fractures.* * *1 ferule, rod\bajo la férula de alguien figurado under the rule of somebody* * *SF1) (=vara) birch, rod2) (Med) splint3) (=dominio) rule, domination* * ** * *= bite guard, stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard, night guard.Ex. A bite guard, also known as a stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard or night guard, is a dental appliance provided by the dentist to protect your teeth from excessive grinding or clenching.Ex. A bite guard, also known as a stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard or night guard, is a dental appliance provided by the dentist to protect your teeth from excessive grinding or clenching.Ex. A bite guard, also known as a stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard or night guard, is a dental appliance provided by the dentist to protect your teeth from excessive grinding or clenching.Ex. A bite guard, also known as a stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard or night guard, is a dental appliance provided by the dentist to protect your teeth from excessive grinding or clenching.Ex. A bite guard, also known as a stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard or night guard, is a dental appliance provided by the dentist to protect your teeth from excessive grinding or clenching.----* férula de descarga = bite guard, stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard, night guard.* férula de relajación = bite guard, stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard, night guard.* * ** * *= bite guard, stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard, night guard.Ex: A bite guard, also known as a stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard or night guard, is a dental appliance provided by the dentist to protect your teeth from excessive grinding or clenching.
Ex: A bite guard, also known as a stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard or night guard, is a dental appliance provided by the dentist to protect your teeth from excessive grinding or clenching.Ex: A bite guard, also known as a stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard or night guard, is a dental appliance provided by the dentist to protect your teeth from excessive grinding or clenching.Ex: A bite guard, also known as a stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard or night guard, is a dental appliance provided by the dentist to protect your teeth from excessive grinding or clenching.Ex: A bite guard, also known as a stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard or night guard, is a dental appliance provided by the dentist to protect your teeth from excessive grinding or clenching.* férula de descarga = bite guard, stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard, night guard.* férula de relajación = bite guard, stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard, night guard.* * *1 ( Med) splint2 (varilla) cane, rodestar bajo la férula de algn to be under sb's rule o domination* * *férula nf1. Med splint2. [vara] cane, ferule;estar bajo la férula de alguien to be under sb's thumb -
19 férula de descarga
(n.) = bite guard, stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard, night guardEx. A bite guard, also known as a stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard or night guard, is a dental appliance provided by the dentist to protect your teeth from excessive grinding or clenching.Ex. A bite guard, also known as a stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard or night guard, is a dental appliance provided by the dentist to protect your teeth from excessive grinding or clenching.Ex. A bite guard, also known as a stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard or night guard, is a dental appliance provided by the dentist to protect your teeth from excessive grinding or clenching.Ex. A bite guard, also known as a stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard or night guard, is a dental appliance provided by the dentist to protect your teeth from excessive grinding or clenching.Ex. A bite guard, also known as a stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard or night guard, is a dental appliance provided by the dentist to protect your teeth from excessive grinding or clenching.* * *(n.) = bite guard, stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard, night guardEx: A bite guard, also known as a stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard or night guard, is a dental appliance provided by the dentist to protect your teeth from excessive grinding or clenching.
Ex: A bite guard, also known as a stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard or night guard, is a dental appliance provided by the dentist to protect your teeth from excessive grinding or clenching.Ex: A bite guard, also known as a stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard or night guard, is a dental appliance provided by the dentist to protect your teeth from excessive grinding or clenching.Ex: A bite guard, also known as a stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard or night guard, is a dental appliance provided by the dentist to protect your teeth from excessive grinding or clenching.Ex: A bite guard, also known as a stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard or night guard, is a dental appliance provided by the dentist to protect your teeth from excessive grinding or clenching. -
20 férula de relajación
(n.) = bite guard, stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard, night guardEx. A bite guard, also known as a stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard or night guard, is a dental appliance provided by the dentist to protect your teeth from excessive grinding or clenching.Ex. A bite guard, also known as a stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard or night guard, is a dental appliance provided by the dentist to protect your teeth from excessive grinding or clenching.Ex. A bite guard, also known as a stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard or night guard, is a dental appliance provided by the dentist to protect your teeth from excessive grinding or clenching.Ex. A bite guard, also known as a stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard or night guard, is a dental appliance provided by the dentist to protect your teeth from excessive grinding or clenching.Ex. A bite guard, also known as a stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard or night guard, is a dental appliance provided by the dentist to protect your teeth from excessive grinding or clenching.* * *(n.) = bite guard, stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard, night guardEx: A bite guard, also known as a stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard or night guard, is a dental appliance provided by the dentist to protect your teeth from excessive grinding or clenching.
Ex: A bite guard, also known as a stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard or night guard, is a dental appliance provided by the dentist to protect your teeth from excessive grinding or clenching.Ex: A bite guard, also known as a stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard or night guard, is a dental appliance provided by the dentist to protect your teeth from excessive grinding or clenching.Ex: A bite guard, also known as a stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard or night guard, is a dental appliance provided by the dentist to protect your teeth from excessive grinding or clenching.Ex: A bite guard, also known as a stress guard, teeth guard, dental guard or night guard, is a dental appliance provided by the dentist to protect your teeth from excessive grinding or clenching.
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