protective

protettivo

Pensato o capace di proteggere qualcuno o qualcosa dai danni.

In inglese semplice: Designed or able to keep someone or something safe from harm.

• Wear protective gloves.
• The phone has a protective cover.
• Workers wore protective clothing while cleaning the tank.

Sinonimi: defensive

Espressioni comuni: protective clothing, protective layer, protective equipment

protettivo

Che vuole proteggere qualcuno o qualcosa, a volte più del necessario.

In inglese semplice: Wanting to keep someone or something safe, sometimes more than necessary.

• He is a protective father.
• The dog became protective of the baby.
• Why are you so protective of your friends?

Come si usa: protective of someone/something (She is very protective of her younger brother.)

Sinonimi: defensive, watchful

Espressioni comuni: protective of someone, protective mother, fiercely protective