What does "defensivo" mean in English?

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Spanish

defensivo

English

defensive

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Alternative translations of "defensivo"

defence
protective
guarded
cautious

Examples of how to use "defensivo" in Spanish

Spanish
Adoptó una actitud defensiva.
English
He adopted a defensive attitude.
Spanish
Su tono fue defensivo.
English
His tone was defensive.
Spanish
Probamos un sistema defensivo en el partido.
English
We tested a defensive system in the match.
Spanish
Tiene un comportamiento defensivo con extraños.
English
He has a defensive behavior with strangers.
Spanish
El gobierno fue defensivo durante la crisis.
English
The government was defensive during the crisis.

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Adoptó una actitud defensiva.

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