This is the 6866th most frequent Spanish word.
defienda
"Defienda" means "he/she defends" or "you (formal) defend" in English.
Here, "defienda" is used as a formal command in the second person singular (usted) form, instructing someone to protect their rights.
Si alguien te ataca, defiéndete y defienda tus derechos.
If someone attacks you, defend yourself and protect your rights.
In this sentence, "defienda" appears as a present subjunctive form relating to doubt or necessity regarding the action of defending.
Es crucial que defienda la postura de la organización en esta reunión.
It's crucial that you defend the organization's stance in this meeting.
Here, "defienda" functions in the subjunctive mood to express hope or expectation about someone's action of defending something.