Word/Phrase: prevent
Translation: prevenir
Pronunciation: /pɾeβeˈniɾ/
1. To prevent illness, you should wash your hands regularly. - Para prevenir enfermedades, debes lavarte las manos regularmente.
2. They took measures to prevent the accident. - Tomaron medidas para prevenir el accidente.
3. Education can help prevent poverty. - La educación puede ayudar a prevenir la pobreza.
4. We need to prevent further damage to the environment. - Necesitamos prevenir más daños al medio ambiente.
5. She tried to prevent him from making a mistake. - Ella trató de prevenirlo de cometer un error.