What does protetto in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word protetto in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use protetto in Italian.

The word protetto in Italian means protected, shielded, protected, protégé, protect, defend, protect yourself, defend yourself, protected environment. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word protetto

protected, shielded

participio passato (pp di proteggere)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Protetta dal vento, la spiaggia era molto affollata nei fine settimana.
The beach was very busy at weekends as it was shielded from the wind.

protected, protégé

(chi gode della protezione di qn)

(adjective: Describes a noun or pronoun--for example, "a tall girl," "an interesting book," "a big house.")
Quel fannullone è il protetto dell'assessore.
That slacker is the council member's protégé.

protect, defend

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (difendere)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Le forze di polizia proteggono i cittadini.
The police protect citizens.

protect yourself, defend yourself

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (difendersi)

(transitive verb and reflexive pronoun: Transitive verb with reflexive pronoun--for example, "Enjoy yourself." "They behaved themselves.")
Il soldato usò lo scudo per proteggersi dalle frecce.
The soldier used the shield to protect himself from the arrows.

protected environment

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)

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