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
"to prevent" in other languages
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