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/deˈfjende/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To hold or protect something or someone against an attack or criticism.
She defends her friends in any situation.
Ella defiende a sus amigos en cualquier situación.
To argue in favor of something or someone.
The lawyer defends his client's innocence.
El abogado defiende la inocencia de su cliente.
To guard a territory or position in a physical or metaphorical context.
The soldier defends the country's border.
El soldado defiende la frontera del país.
Etymology
From the Latin 'defendere', which means 'to protect' or 'to support'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to defend the cause
To support an argument or a reason.
defender la causa
to defend to the death
To defend something with great strength and dedication.
defender a capa y espada
to defend the indefensible
To protect or argue in favor of something that is difficult to justify.
defender lo indefendible
Related Words
defense
Action of defending or protecting something.
defensa
defender
Person who defends something or someone.
defensor
defensive
Style or attitude related to defense.
defensivo
Slang Meanings
To defend without evidence
He defends what has no basis, just out of loyalty.
Él defiende aquello que no tiene fundamentos, solo por lealtad.
To face the situation
When there are problems, one always defends oneself.
Cuando hay problemas, siempre se defiende a sí mismo.