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    Defendió (en. Defended)

    /defenˈdjo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To protect someone or something from an attack or danger.
    The lawyer defended his client in the trial.
    El abogado defendió a su cliente en el juicio.
    To uphold or justify an opinion or argument.
    She defended her viewpoint with great passion.
    Ella defendió su punto de vista con mucha pasión.
    To fight against an enemy or opponent.
    The warrior defended his land with courage.
    El guerrero defendió su tierra con valentía.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'defendere', meaning 'to protect'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    defend the cause
    To fight for or advocate a specific reason or purpose.
    defender la causa
    defend at all costs
    To protect someone or something with great strength and determination.
    defender a capa y espada
    defend an argument
    To uphold and justify an opinion in a debate or discussion.
    defender un argumento

    Related Words

    defense
    Action of defending.
    defensa
    defender
    Person who defends something or someone.
    defensor
    defensible
    That can be defended.
    defendible

    Slang Meanings

    To defend someone at all costs.
    That girl always defends her friend, no matter what happens.
    Esa chica siempre defiende a su amigo, no importa lo que pase.
    To weigh options and go to defense.
    He was about to fight because he felt he had to defend his honor.
    Estuvo a punto de pelear porque sintió que debía defender su honor.