This is the 244th most frequent Italian word.
difesa
"Defense" or "protection."
Here, 'difesa' refers to the act of protecting or defending rights or principles.
La difesa dei diritti umani è fondamentale.
The defense of human rights is fundamental.
In this case, 'difesa' is used as a position or role in a sports context, specifically in a game.
L'atleta ha giocato in difesa durante la partita.
The athlete played in defense during the match.
'Difesa' here refers to a planned argument or strategy to counter accusations or claims in a discourse.