Translation of Italian word "difendere" to English
difendere
/diˈfen.de.re/
How to use
The Italian verb 'difendere' means 'to defend' (To defend). It belongs to the second conjugation (-ere). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. In practice, guarding against attack or defending rights.
🇬🇧 English
to defend
Example
L'avvocato difende l'imputato durante il processo.
The lawyer defends the defendant during trial.
Bisogna sempre difendere la propria libertà di pensiero.
One must always defend one's freedom of thought.
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Common phrases
- difendere la causa— to defend the cause
- Bisogna sempre difendere la propria libertà di pensiero.— One must always defend one's freedom of thought.
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The Italian word "difendere" means "to defend" in English.
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