Meaning
protection, safeguard; guardianship
- protection, safeguard
- guardianship, tutelage
In a sentence
Il giudice ha dato la tutela alla zia.
The judge gave guardianship to the aunt.
Questa legge offre più tutela ai clienti.
This law offers more protection to customers.
Hai ancora bisogno della mia tutela?
Do you still need my protection?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| tutela | feminine · singular |
| tutele | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use tutela in legal, institutional, or formal contexts. In everyday speech, protezione is often more natural.
- For child custody, prefer affidamento or custodia. Tutela usually means legal guardianship, not everyday care arrangements.
- Common with di: tutela dei minori, tutela dell'ambiente. The article often contracts with di in fixed formal phrases.