Defender
Example: Ella defenderá la ciudad durante la batalla histórica.
Definition
"Defender" means to protect or guard someone or something from harm or attack, especially in the context of a historical battle or conflict. For example, it involves actions taken to ensure the safety of a city or territory during warfare.
Etymology
The word "defender" comes from the Latin verb 'defendere,' which means 'to ward off, protect, or guard.' It entered Spanish through Old French 'defendre.' Did you know? The root 'fend' relates to striking or hitting, emphasizing the active nature of protecting against threats.
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"Defender" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - History - (A2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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