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    Indefenso (en. Helpless)

    /indeˈfenso/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That has no defense or protection.
    The boy felt defenseless in the situation.
    El niño se sentía indefenso ante la situación.
    That cannot defend itself.
    The animal seemed defenseless against its predators.
    El animal parecía indefenso contra sus depredadores.
    That is exposed to danger without means to combat it.
    In times of war, many civilians find themselves defenseless.
    En tiempos de guerra, muchos civiles se encuentran indefensos.

    Etymology

    It comes from the Latin 'indefensus', which means 'not defended'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be defenseless
    To feel unprotected or at risk of harm.
    estar indefenso
    defenseless against someone
    To lack the ability to defend oneself against someone.
    indefenso ante alguien

    Related Words

    defense
    Action of defending.
    defensa
    vulnerability
    Quality of being vulnerable or being exposed to harm.
    vulnerabilidad
    helpless
    That is in a state of need or abandonment.
    desvalido

    Slang Meanings

    Without resources to defend oneself.
    He was on the street defenseless, without money or support.
    Estaba en la calle indefenso, sin dinero ni apoyo.
    Emotionally vulnerable.
    After the breakup, he felt defenseless against his feelings.
    Después de la ruptura, se sintió indefenso ante sus sentimientos.