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    Defensores (en. Defenders)

    /defenˈsoɾes/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    A person who defends someone, especially in a legal or rights context.
    Human rights defenders work tirelessly.
    Los defensores de los derechos humanos trabajan sin descanso.
    A person or group that protects or promotes a cause or ideology.
    Environmental defenders are organizing a protest.
    Los defensores del medio ambiente están organizando una protesta.
    A player on a sports team whose role is to prevent the opposing team from scoring.
    The team's defender made a great intervention to stop the attack.
    El defensor del equipo hizo una gran intervención para detener el ataque.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'defend', which comes from the Latin 'defendere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    defenders of the homeland
    It refers to those who fight for the defense of the country.
    defensores de la patria
    defenders of freedom
    People who fight for the rights and freedoms of individuals.
    defensores de la libertad
    defense attorneys
    Lawyers who represent a defendant in a trial.
    abogados defensores

    Related Words

    defense
    Action of defending oneself or protecting something.
    defensa
    defend
    To carry out the action of defending.
    defender
    defensive
    Relating to defense or having a defensive character.
    defensivo

    Slang Meanings

    Advocate for a cause
    He is an advocate for the ecological cause, always participating in campaigns.
    Él es un defensor de la causa ecológica, siempre participando en campañas.
    Die-hard defender
    He is a die-hard defender of his friends.
    Es un defensor a capa y espada de sus amigos.