defensive in Spanish
defensive in Spanish is defensivo, defensante, que defensa — defensive means intended to protect against attack or criticism.
defensive in Spanish
defensivo
Intended for defence; protective.
defensante
Intended for defence; protective.
que defensa
Intended for defence; protective.
What does "defensive" mean?
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adjective Intended to protect against attack or criticism.
"The company took a defensive stance after the media reports."
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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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