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    Defensiva (en. Defensive)

    /de.fenˈsi.βa/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The quality of what defends or protects.
    The team's defensive strategy was key to winning the match.
    La defensiva del equipo fue clave para ganar el partido.
    Strategy used to avoid attacks.
    Their defense was solid throughout the competition.
    Su defensiva fue sólida durante toda la competencia.
    adjective
    That is used to defend oneself.
    He adopted a defensive stance in the face of criticism.
    Adoptó una postura defensiva ante las críticas.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'defensivus', which comes from 'defendere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be on the defensive
    To be in a defensive stance against an attack.
    estar en modo defensivo
    a staunch defense
    To defend very firmly and without concessions.
    defensiva a ultranza
    to play defensively
    To adopt a defensive strategy instead of an offensive one.
    jugar a la defensiva

    Related Words

    defense
    Action of defending.
    defensa
    attacker
    That attacks.
    atacante
    protected
    One who is under protection.
    protegido

    Slang Meanings

    Strategy to evade complicated situations.
    His defensive stance in the conversation saved him from a big problem.
    Su defensiva en la conversación lo salvó de un gran problema.
    Attitude of avoiding confrontations.
    I had to go on the defensive when they started arguing.
    Tuve que ponerme en defensiva cuando empezaron a discutir.