How to say "to prevent" in Spanish

prevenir

[pɾe.β̞e.ˈniɾ]

[pɾe.β̞e.ˈniɾ]

Translation:to prevent

Part of speech:verb

Prevenir is the infinitive form of the verb meaning 'to prevent'. It is used when talking about stopping something from happening or arising.

Grammar

Tensepresent
Moodinfinitive
Voiceactive
Simple formprevenir

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