noun🔗ShareParada, defensaA defensive or deflective action; an act of parrying."The boxer's quick parries kept his opponent from landing any punches. "Las rápidas defensas del boxeador impidieron que su oponente conectara golpes.actionsportmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareParada, defensaA simple defensive action designed to deflect an attack, performed with the forte of the blade."The fencer's quick parries kept her opponent from scoring. "Las paradas rápidas del esgrimista impidieron que su oponente anotara.sportactionweaponmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareParada(combat sports and martial arts) A defensive move intended to change the direction of an incoming strike to make it miss its intended target, rather than block and absorb it; and typically performed with an open hand in a downward or sideways slapping motion."During the fencing lesson, the student focused on practicing their parries to deflect the instructor's attacks. "Durante la lección de esgrima, el estudiante se concentró en practicar sus paradas para desviar los ataques del instructor.sportactionweaponmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareParar, esquivarTo avoid, deflect, or ward off (an attack, a blow, an argument, etc.)."The politician skillfully parries questions he doesn't want to answer. "El político esquiva hábilmente las preguntas que no quiere responder.actioncommunicationmilitarysportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
