What is the Spanish word for "defend"?

Learn how to say "defend" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

defend

Spanish

defender

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Alternative translations of "defend"

amparar
proteger
abogar
resguardar

Examples of how to use "defend" in Spanish

English
A good lawyer will defend you in court.
Spanish
Un buen abogado te defenderá en la corte.
English
I defend my friend in class.
Spanish
Yo defiendo a mi amigo en clase.
English
She defended her thesis yesterday.
Spanish
Ella defendió su tesis ayer.
English
They are defending their home now.
Spanish
Ellos están defendiendo su hogar ahora.
English
He has defended many clients successfully.
Spanish
Él ha defendido a muchos clientes con éxito.

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