How to Say "defense" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “defense” is “defensa” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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nounA2
act of defending or protecting
Examples
La defensa de sus ideales fue muy emotiva.
The defense of her ideals was very moving.
El gobierno asegura la defensa del territorio nacional.
The government ensures the defense of national territory.
Necesitamos crear una defensa fuerte contra el virus.
We need to create a strong defense against the virus.
Always Feminine
Even if the person performing the defense is male, 'defensa' itself is always feminine: 'la defensa'.
Other Meanings of “defensa”
“defensa” can also mean:
- the team or group of players who defend(A2)
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