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protezione

protection

noun proh-teh-tsee-OH-neh Common

Origin: from Latin 'protectio'

Usage Note

Protezione is a regular feminine noun with plural protezioni. It anchors protezione civile (Italy's national emergency/disaster-relief agency) and protezione dei dati ('data protection').

Examples

"La crema offre protezione solare."

Natural Translation

The cream offers sun protection.

Literal Translation

The cream offers protection solar.

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