proteger

proteger(
proh
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teh
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hehr
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A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
transitive verb
a. to protect
Nuestra misión es proteger y servir.Our mission is to protect and serve.
protegerse
A reflexive verb is a verb that indicates that the subject performs an action on itself (e.g., Miguel se lava.).
reflexive verb
a. to protect oneself
Protégete al caminar por el área de construcción.Protect yourself as you walk along the construction area.
b. to shelter
Nos protegimos de la nieve en el restaurante acogedor.We sheltered from the snow in the cozy restaurant.
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