Spanish Conversation · Level 70
60 words
Spanish word
indefenso
Pronunciation
IPA/indeˈfenso/
Meaning
- adjectivedefenseless
Example
No dejes a los niños indefensos solos.
Do not leave defenseless children alone.
More examples
No dejemos a los ancianos indefensos sin ayuda.
Let's not leave the elderly defenseless without help.
Core concept
Person without a shield.
Common phrases
dejar a alguien indefenso
leave someone defenseless
estar indefenso
be defenseless
Similar words
vulnerable: Readily affected or damaged by external forces or hostile actions.
desprotegido: Having no protective cover or guardian and therefore at risk.
expuesto: Situated in the open or unshielded, making harm more likely.
desamparado: Isolated and without support, helpless in practical or emotional ways.
Definition in Spanish
Expresa que alguien o algo está sin defensa ni protección frente a un peligro o ataque.
Word origin
From Latin in- 'not' plus defensus, the past participle of defendere 'to defend', so it literally means 'not defended'.
Usage tips
- Often appears with dejar a alguien indefenso or quedar indefenso to describe being left unprotected.
Other meanings
- unprotectedadjective
- undefendedadjective
Opposites
- defendidoprotectedadjective
Related words
- indefensióndefenselessnessnoun