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    Defensivo (en. Defensive)

    /defenˈsivo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    It refers to a posture or attitude that seeks to protect oneself or avoid attack.
    His response was defensive, as if he felt attacked.
    Su respuesta fue defensiva, como si se sintiera atacado.
    In sports, it refers to the strategy or gameplay focused on defense.
    The team adopted a defensive formation to protect its advantage.
    El equipo adoptó una formación defensiva para proteger su ventaja.
    It is used to describe someone who reacts exaggeratedly to criticism or comments.
    He is always defensive when pointed out for his mistakes.
    Siempre es defensivo cuando le señalan sus errores.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'defensivus', which comes from 'defendere', meaning to defend.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    defensive attitude
    Behavior that indicates personal protection or reaction to criticism.
    actitud defensiva
    defensive play
    Strategy used in sports focused on the team’s defense.
    juego defensivo
    defensive response
    Reaction that denotes protection or justification in response to an accusation.
    respuesta defensiva

    Related Words

    defense
    Action of defending or protecting.
    defensa
    defender
    A person who defends or protects others.
    defensor
    to defend
    To protect something or someone from an attack.
    defender

    Slang Meanings

    To be defensive
    When asked about his work, he became defensive.
    Cuando le preguntaron sobre su trabajo, se puso a la defensiva.
    Defensive like a threatened cat
    You are as defensive as a cat that feels threatened.
    Estás tan defensivo como un gato que se siente amenazado.