el protegido
protect · protected
Persona o cosa que recibe cuidado o defensa para evitarle daño o peligro.
Definition & meaning
Protegido means protected, sheltered, or guarded from harm, danger, or unwanted access.
As a noun, un protegido can also mean a protégé: someone who receives support or guidance from an influential person.
Grammar & Word origin
Protegido is the past participle of proteger (“to protect”). It comes from Latin protegere, meaning “to cover in front” or “to protect.”
As an adjective, it agrees with the noun: protegido, protegida, protegidos, protegidas.
Synonyms & antonyms
- resguardado — sheltered or shielded, often from weather or danger.
- amparado — protected or supported, often by a person or the law.
- desprotegido — unprotected or lacking support.
- vulnerable — vulnerable to harm; it emphasizes susceptibility rather than a lack of protection.
Common phrases & collocations
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Examples
Me siento muy protegido cuando estoy con mi familia.adjective
I feel very protected when I am with my family.
Los documentos están bien protegidos en el archivo.adjective
The documents are well protected in the archive.
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