How to Say "defends" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “defends” is “protege” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Ella protege a su familia de todo peligro.
She protects her family from all danger.
¡Protege tu cabeza!
Protect your head!
El gobierno protege las especies en peligro de extinción.
The government protects endangered species.
Spelling Change in 'Yo'
The verb 'proteger' needs a spelling change only in the 'yo' (I) form of the present tense to keep the soft 'g' sound. The 'g' changes to a 'j': 'yo protejo'.
Using the Command Form
'Protege' is the informal command (tú) form. It tells a friend or family member what to do: 'Protege a tu perro' (Protect your dog).
Mistake in 'Yo' Form
Mistake: “Yo protego”
Correction: The correct form is 'Yo protejo'. If you used 'protego', the 'g' would sound hard, like in 'gato'.
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