defensor
masc.noun, adjective
1. defender, advocate, supporter
person who supports or protects
Common combinations
- defensor de una causa — advocate of a cause
- defensor de los derechos — defender of rights
- Es una defensora de los animales.She is an advocate for animals.
- Los defensores de la paz pidieron diálogo.The advocates of peace called for dialogue.
- Siempre fue un gran defensor de su equipo.He was always a great supporter of his team.
2. defender
player who protects their team's goal
Common combinations
- defensor central — center-back
- defensor lateral — full-back
- El defensor cortó el pase.The defender intercepted the pass.
- La defensa tiene tres defensores.The defense has three defenders.
- El defensor marcó al delantero.The defender marked the forward.
3. defense lawyer, counsel
person who represents an accused person
Common combinations
- defensor público — public defender
- defensor de oficio — court-appointed lawyer
- El defensor pidió más tiempo.The defense lawyer asked for more time.
- La acusada habló con su defensor.The accused woman spoke with her lawyer.
- El juez asignó un defensor al joven.The judge appointed a lawyer for the young man.
4. defending, protective
that protects or supports something
- El abogado defensor habló con calma.The defense lawyer spoke calmly.
- El grupo defensor de la ley pidió apoyo.The group defending the law asked for support.
- El país defensor del acuerdo votó a favor.The country supporting the agreement voted in favor.
Same root
Phrases with this word
defensor del pueblodefensor de oficiodefensor de los derechos humanos