defensive

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/dɪˈfɛnsɪv/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/dɪˈfɛnsɪv/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(di fen′siv)

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WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2025:

Principal Translations
InglésEspañol
defensive adj (protective)defensivo/a adj
  de defensa loc adj
 We need to take defensive measures when threatened by military forces.
 Tenemos que tomar medidas defensivas cuando fuerzas militares nos amenazan.
defensive adj (attitude: self-protective)defensiva adj
  a la defensiva loc adv
 She gets defensive if you mention her divorce.
 Se pone defensiva si mencionas su divorcio.
 Se pone a la defensiva si mencionas su divorcio.
defensive adj (sport: relating to defence)defensivo/a adj
 A great defensive strategy prevented goals in the first half.
 Una buena estrategia defensiva evitó goles en la primera mitad.
  Is something important missing? Report an error or suggest an improvement.

WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2025:

Compound Forms:
InglésEspañol
on the defensive adv (self-protective)a la defensiva loc adv
 The mayor went on the defensive when a reporter asked about his difficulties with the city council.
 El alcalde se puso a la defensiva cuando un periodista le preguntó sobre sus problemas con los concejales.
  Is something important missing? Report an error or suggest an improvement.

'defensive' aparece también en las siguientes entradas:
In the English description:
back line - breastwork - bulwark - check - defense mechanism - dig in - escort - Great Wall of China - last stand - on your back foot - parry - prickle - rearguard - shield - stopper - strongpoint
Spanish:
defensiva - defensivo - a la defensiva - candelero - cerrojo - seguridad vial


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