noun🔗ShareDefensa, protecciónThe action of defending, of protecting from attack, danger or injury."The castle's strong walls and moats were its main defences against invaders. "Las fuertes murallas y fosos del castillo eran sus principales defensas contra los invasores.actionmilitarywarpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDefensas, proteccionesSomething used to oppose attacks."The castle's thick stone walls were its primary defences against invaders. "Las gruesas paredes de piedra del castillo eran sus principales defensas contra los invasores.militaryweaponwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDefensa, justificaciónAn argument in support or justification of something."My sister presented strong defences for her decision to skip the school trip. "Mi hermana presentó fuertes defensas para justificar su decisión de saltarse el viaje escolar.lawstatementpoliticsmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDefensaA strategy and tactics employed to prevent the other team from scoring; contrasted with offence."The team focused on strengthening their defences to stop the opposing players from scoring any more goals. "El equipo se centró en fortalecer su defensa para evitar que los jugadores contrarios marcaran más goles.sportmilitarygameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDefensaThe portion of a team dedicated to preventing the other team from scoring; contrasted with offence."The hockey team's defences were strong, making it difficult for the other team to score goals. "La defensa del equipo de hockey era fuerte, lo que dificultaba que el otro equipo marcara goles.sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDefensa, fuerzas armadasGovernment policy or (infra)structure related to the military."Department of Defence"Ministerio de DefensamilitarygovernmentpoliticswarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareProhibición, vetoProhibition; a prohibitory ordinance."The school's strict "defences" against mobile phones in class were intended to improve student focus. "Las estrictas "prohibiciones" de la escuela contra los teléfonos móviles en clase tenían como objetivo mejorar la concentración de los estudiantes.governmentlawpoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
