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safety nets

/ˈseɪfti nets/

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noun

Redes de seguridad

A large net placed horizontally beneath performing aerialists such as trapeze artists or tightrope walkers, intended to catch a performer who falls and to protect him or her from harm.

Examples :

"The circus performers trusted the safety nets to protect them if they fell from the high trapeze. "

Los artistas de circo confiaban en las redes de seguridad para protegerlos si se caían del trapecio alto.

sport entertainment stage job

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noun

Redes de seguridad, protección social

(by extension) Anything, such as a governmental program, that provides security against extreme disadvantage or misfortune.

Examples :

"Government safety nets, like unemployment benefits and food stamps, help people who lose their jobs or struggle to afford food. "

Las redes de seguridad del gobierno, como los beneficios por desempleo y los cupones de alimentos, ayudan a las personas que pierden sus empleos o tienen dificultades para comprar alimentos.

government politics society economy aid insurance