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How is the word defenderse translated from Spanish to English

Resistir o protegerse de una agresión.

To resist or defend yourself against an attack.

verb
English translation
Fight back

Examples with “defenderse”

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  • Se defendió cuando le quitaron el bolso. — She fought back when they took her bag.

  • Tuvo que contraatacar frente al acosador. — She had to fight back against the bully.

  • Contuvo las lágrimas durante la reunión. — She fought back tears during the meeting.

  • ¿Por qué no se defendió en absoluto? — Why didn't he fight back at all?

  • ¿Puedes contraatacar cuando alguien te provoca? — Can you fight back when someone provokes you?

  • ¿Estás intentando contener la emoción? — Are you trying to fight back your excitement?

  • Defiéndete solo si no puedes escapar. — Fight back only if you cannot run away.

  • Decidió contraatacar en vez de huir. — He decided to fight back instead of running away.

  • Tuvo que contener la rabia después de la noticia. — He needed to fight back his anger after the news.

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FAQ about “defenderse”

How is “defenderse” translated from Spanish?
“defenderse” translates into English as “Fight back”. Add this word to your VibeLing vocabulary and lock it in with spaced repetition.
What does “defenderse” mean?
Meaning of “defenderse”: Resistir o protegerse de una agresión. In English — “Fight back”.
What part of speech is “defenderse”?
“defenderse” is a verb.
Where can I see examples with “defenderse”?
Example sentences with “defenderse” and their English translation are on this page, with more in the VibeLing app.
How can I memorize “defenderse”?
Add “defenderse” to your VibeLing vocabulary: you get the translation, transcription and examples, and spaced repetition brings the word back right when you start to forget it.