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Definition & Meaning of "prevenir"in Spanish

prevenir
01

prevent

impedir que algo suceda o evitar un problema antes de que ocurra 
prevenir definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
Action verb
Strong
1st person singular
prevengo
3rd person singular
previene
Present participle
previniendo
Past simple
previne
Past participle
prevenido
Examples
Es importante prevenir accidentes en el trabajo. 

It is important to prevent accidents at work.

02

warn, alert

avisar o informar a alguien sobre un peligro o situación posible 
prevenir definition and meaning
Examples
Prevenimos a los vecinos sobre la tormenta. 

We warned the neighbors about the storm.

03

anticipate, foresee

tomar medidas o prepararse antes de que ocurra algo; prever o anticipar eventos 
Examples
El seguro previene gastos inesperados 

Insurance anticipates unexpected expenses.

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