noun🔗ShareParada, defensaA defensive or deflective action; an act of parrying."Her quick parry of her sister's comment diffused the tense atmosphere at the dinner table. "Su rápida defensa del comentario de su hermana alivió la tensa atmósfera en la mesa.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 executed a swift parry, deflecting his opponent's attack with the middle of his blade. "El esgrimista ejecutó una rápida parada, desviando el ataque de su oponente con la parte media de su espada.actionsportmilitaryweaponChat 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."The fencer executed a quick parry, deflecting his opponent's foil to the side. "El esgrimista ejecutó una parada rápida, desviando el florete de su oponente hacia un lado.sportactionmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareParar, esquivarTo avoid, deflect, or ward off (an attack, a blow, an argument, etc.).""He tried to parry the question about his missing homework by changing the subject." "Intentó esquivar la pregunta sobre su tarea perdida cambiando de tema.actionmilitarysportcommunicationwarChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
