This is the 913th most frequent Portuguese word.
defende
"Defende" means "defends" in English.
Here, 'defende' refers to standing up for someone or supporting someone in an argument.
Ela defende seus amigos nas discussões.
She defends her friends in discussions.
Here, 'defende' means legally representing someone, usually in a judicial context.
O advogado defende o réu no tribunal.
The lawyer defends the defendant in court.
Here, 'defende' illustrates the act of guarding or preventing something from reaching a target, often used in sports.