How is the word defensa translated from Spanish to English

English translation
Defense
noun

Protección frente a un ataque.

Protection against attack.

Examples with “defensa”

See how the word “defensa” is used in sentences

  • El país gasta poco en defensa. — The country spends little on defense.

  • Su zaga estuvo floja todo el partido. — Their defense was weak all game.

  • El viejo fuerte se reconstruyó para la defensa del valle. — The old fort was rebuilt for defense of the valley.

  • El entrenador pasó a dos jugadores a la zaga. — The coach moved two players into defense.

  • La defensa de la frontera cuesta mucho dinero. — Defense of the border is a costly business.

  • ¿Aguantará nuestra zaga hasta el pitido final? — Can our defense hold until the final whistle?

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