protective

showing care and concern for someone's safety or well-being

proteger, cuidar de

• be protective of somebody/something

Collocations protective measures · protective gear

• She's been very protective of her children.

  Ha sido muy protectora con sus hijos.

designed to prevent damage or injury; providing protection

proteger, blindar

• protective clothing

Collocations protective coating · protective helmet

• Wear protective gloves when handling chemicals.

  Usa guantes protectores al manipular químicos.