Spanish word

defendido

Pronunciation

IPA/defenˈdiðo/

Meaning

  • adjectivedefended

Example

El pueblo está defendido por las fuerzas armadas.

The town is defended by the armed forces.

Illustration for defendido (defended)

More examples

Un barrio defendido atrae menos delitos.

A defended neighborhood attracts fewer crimes.

Core concept

A person surrounded by a protective circle of supporters.

Common phrases

  • estar defendido por

    be defended by

  • sentirse defendido

    feel defended

  • estar bien defendido

    be well defended

Similar words

protegido: Kept safe from harm through care, shelter, or protective measures.
seguro: Free from danger or risk, in a calm, stable condition.

Definition in Spanish

Describe a una persona, grupo o cosa respaldada por apoyo, recursos o argumentos que hacen difícil atacarla o criticarla.

Word origin

From the past participle of Spanish defender and ultimately from Latin defendere 'to ward off', defendido functions as an adjective meaning backed or protected.

Usage tips

  • Frequently used with estar and por (está defendido por) to say someone has backing, and the adjective must agree in gender and number with its noun.

Opposites

Related words

Word lists with this word