What is the Spanish word for "defensive"?

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

English

defensive

Spanish

defensivo

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Alternative translations of "defensive"

defensora

Examples of how to use "defensive" in Spanish

English
Why are you so defensive about this?
Spanish
¿Por qué estás tan a la defensiva con esto?
English
He became defensive when asked simple questions.
Spanish
Se puso a la defensiva cuando le hicieron preguntas simples.
English
The coach used a defensive strategy in soccer.
Spanish
El entrenador usó una estrategia defensiva en el fútbol.
English
She gave a defensive answer to the criticism.
Spanish
Ella dio una respuesta defensiva a la crítica.
English
Their defensive walls protected the city at night.
Spanish
Sus muros defensivos protegían la ciudad por la noche.

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