Defenderé (en. I will defend)

/defenˈdeɾe/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To protect or safeguard something or someone from harm or danger.
I will defend my friends from injustices.
Defenderé a mis amigos de las injusticias.
To speak in favor of something or someone.
I will defend my ideas during the meeting.
Defenderé mis ideas durante la reunión.
To fight or compete to protect or support.
I will defend the title in the next championship.
Defenderé el título en el próximo campeonato.

Etymology

From the Latin 'defendere', which means to protect or repel.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To defend to the hilt
To defend with great effort and dedication.
defender a capa y espada
To defend the indefensible
To protect something that is impossible to justify.
defender lo indefendible
To defend one's honor
To protect someone's reputation or dignity.
defender el honor

Related Words

defense
Action of defending.
defensa
defender
Person who defends another.
defensor
defensive
That is used to defend.
defensivo

Slang Meanings

To defend with great passion.
I'm going to defend that idea like a lion.
Voy a defender esa idea como un león.
To protect someone who cannot do it alone.
She defends her friends as if they were her brothers.
Ella defiende a sus amigos como si fueran sus hermanos.