What does difesa in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word difesa in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use difesa in Italian.

The word difesa in Italian means defense, protection, shelter, defense, advocacy, defense, defense, defend, safeguard, protect, uphold, approve, recognize, represent, defend, defend oneself, stand up for oneself, fend for oneself, pierce the defense, coast guard, self defence, defense line. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word difesa

defense

sostantivo femminile (tutela, salvaguardia) (US)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Nella nostra città esiste un'associazione a difesa delle tartarughe marine.
In our city there is an association for the protection of sea tortoises.

protection, shelter

sostantivo femminile (struttura di protezione)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Le difese nemiche sono state distrutte dai bombardamenti aerei.
The enemy shelters were destroyed by the air bombs.

defense, advocacy

sostantivo femminile (processo: parte)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
La difesa ha prodotto delle nuove prove che potrebbero scagionare l'imputato.
The defense has provided new evidence that could free the accused.

defense

sostantivo femminile (sport: azione) (sports)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Lo schema di difesa non è efficace e gli avversari hanno già segnato tre goal.
The defense strategy didn't work and the other team has already scored three goals.

defense

sostantivo femminile (sport: ruolo) (sports)

(noun: Refers to person, place, thing, quality, etc.)
Mio fratello gioca sia in difesa che a centrocampo.
My brother plays both defense and forward in football.

defend, safeguard, protect

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (proteggere, salvaguardare)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Lo scopo della nostra associazione è di difendere gli animali selvatici dalle angherie degli umani.
Our association's goal is to protect wild animals from harm caused by people.

uphold, approve, recognize

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (sostenere, giustificare)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Difendo questa linea di pensiero perché sono convinto che sia quella più corretta.
I uphold this line of thinking because I'm convinced that it's correct.

represent, defend

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (patrocinare in tribunale) (legal)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
L'avvocato ha acconsentito a difendermi in questo processo molto delicato.
The lawyer agreed to defend me in this very important case.

defend oneself

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (proteggersi)

I bulli aggrediscono solitamente coloro che non sono in grado di difendersi da soli.
Bullies usually go after those who aren't able to defend themselves.

stand up for oneself

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (sostenere le proprie ragioni)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Non ho bisogno di difendermi perché i fatti parlano già chiaramente a suo favore.
I don't have to stand up for myself because the facts are already in my favour.

fend for oneself

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (arrangiarsi, cavarsela)

(intransitive verb: Verb not taking a direct object--for example, "She jokes." "He has arrived.")
Mi so difendere da sola quindi non vi dovete preoccupare per me.
I can fend for myself: you don't have to worry about me.

pierce the defense

coast guard

self defence

(UK)

defense line

(military: fortification line)

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