Defendida (en. Defended)

/defenˈðida/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has been the object of defense or protection.
The cause of human rights is an issue defended by many organizations.
La causa de los derechos humanos es una cuestión defendida por muchas organizaciones.
That is in a situation that requires defense.
The position of women in society is often defended by activists.
La posición de la mujer en la sociedad es a menudo defendida por activistas.
That has been publicly supported.
The theory was defended by several experts in the field.
La teoría fue defendida por varios expertos en la materia.

Etymology

From the verb 'defender', with the suffix -ida indicating action or resulting state.

Common Phrases and Expressions

defended by the law
Secured or protected by legal norms.
defendida por la ley
defended at all costs
Defended with great effort and dedication.
defendida a capa y espada
defended in a trial
Protected or backed in a judicial process.
defendida en un juicio

Related Words

defend
Verb that means to protect or support a cause.
defender
defense
Action of defending or act of protection.
defensión
defensive
Referring to the act of defending.
defensiva

Slang Meanings

Something that is protected or supported in a discussion.
That idea is like a constant defended among them.
Esa idea es como una defendida constante entre ellos.
A person who clings to their ideas fervently.
That girl is very defended in her political opinions.
Esa chica es muy defendida en sus opiniones políticas.