This is the 1189th most frequent Spanish word.
preventiva
"Preventiva" means "preventive" or "precautionary."
In this sentence, 'preventiva' acts as an adjective describing 'medida', showing its role in preventing issues.
La medida preventiva ayuda a evitar problemas futuros.
The preventative measure helps avoid future problems.
Here, 'preventiva' qualifies 'vacuna', indicating its purpose of preventing diseases.
El médico recomendó una vacuna preventiva.
The doctor recommended a preventative vaccine.
Here, 'preventivas' as an adjective describes 'inspecciones', emphasizing their proactive role in safety measures.