Spanish Conversation · Level 12
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Spanish word
preventivo
Pronunciation
IPA/pɾeβenˈtiβo/
Meaning
- adjectivepreventive
Example
La vacuna tiene un efecto preventivo.
The vaccine has a preventive effect.
More examples
El municipio lanzó un plan preventivo para evitar inundaciones.
The municipality launched a preventive plan to avoid floods.
Core concept
A precaution applied before a problem appears.
Common phrases
plan preventivo
preventive plan
programa preventivo
preventive program
Similar words
prudente: Weighs choices carefully and favors safer, more responsible options.
precavido: Tends to be guarded and takes early safety steps to steer clear of hazards.
previsor: Plans and prepares now for expected future needs or problems.
Definition in Spanish
Que se aplica con antelación para evitar un daño o reducir su impacto.
Word origin
Built from Latin praevenire ('to come before') via the verb prevenir, it denotes something intended as a precaution or safeguard taken in advance.
Usage tips
- In everyday speech the idea is also often expressed with para phrases (medidas para prevenir, acciones para evitar) as an alternative to the adjective preventivo.
Other meanings
- precautionaryadjective
Opposites
- reactivoreactiveadjective
- correctivocorrectiveadjective
Related words
- prevenidopreparedadjective
- prevenciónpreventionnoun