/defenˈdeɾse/
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Translation
to defend oneself
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Word origin
From Latin defendere ('to ward off'), from de- plus the root fendere ('to strike'). The same root gives English 'defend' and 'offend'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- defendere
- English cognates
- defend, offend
Grammar
Conjugation
Regular -er conjugation. Pronouns: yo, tú, él/ella/ud., nos., vos., ellos/uds..
Indicative
| Person | Present | Preterite | Imperfect | Future | Conditional |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| yo | defendo | defendí | defendía | defenderé | defendería |
| tú | defendes | defendiste | defendías | defenderás | defenderías |
| él/ella/ud. | defende | defendió | defendía | defenderá | defendería |
| nos. | defendemos | defendimos | defendíamos | defenderemos | defenderíamos |
| vos. | defendéis | defendisteis | defendíais | defenderéis | defenderíais |
| ellos/uds. | defenden | defendieron | defendían | defenderán | defenderían |
Subjunctive
| Person | Present | Imperfect (-ra) | Imperfect (-se) |
|---|---|---|---|
| yo | defenda | defendiera | defendiese |
| tú | defendas | defendieras | defendieses |
| él/ella/ud. | defenda | defendiera | defendiese |
| nos. | defendamos | defendiéramos | defendiésemos |
| vos. | defendáis | defendierais | defendieseis |
| ellos/uds. | defendan | defendieran | defendiesen |
Imperative
| Person | Affirmative |
|---|---|
| tú | defende |
| ud. | defenda |
| nosotros | defendamos |
| vosotros | defended |
| uds. | defendan |
Non-finite
- Gerund / present participle
- defendiendo
- Past participle
- defendido
Examples
.
He learned to defend himself from a very young age.
.
The accused has the right to defend himself.
.
She defended herself bravely against the criticism.
depredadores.
Animals defend themselves from their predators.
.
He did not know how to defend himself in that argument.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 44, lesson 11: defenderse, consumo, antídoto and 7 more words.