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defensive in Spanish

defensive in Spanish is defensivo, defensante, que defensa — defensive means intended to protect against attack or criticism.

defensive in Spanish

defensivo
adj
Intended for defence; protective.
defensante
adj
Intended for defence; protective.
que defensa
adj
Intended for defence; protective.

What does "defensive" mean?

  1. adjective Intended to protect against attack or criticism.
    "The company took a defensive stance after the media reports."
  2. adjective Reacting to criticism with unusual sensitivity or resistance.
    "He got defensive the moment I mentioned the missed deadline."
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defensive in a sentence

  • The company took a defensive stance after the media reports.
  • He got defensive the moment I mentioned the missed deadline.

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What is "defensive" in Spanish?

"defensive" in Spanish is defensivo, defensante, que defensa. defensive means: Intended to protect against attack or criticism.

How do you use "defensive" in a sentence?

Example: "The company took a defensive stance after the media reports." In Spanish, "defensive" is defensivo, defensante, que defensa.

Are there other ways to say "defensive" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "defensive": defensivo, defensante, que defensa.

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