defende

In a sentence

• Ela defende seus amigos nas discussões.

  She defends her friends in discussions.

  Here, 'defende' refers to standing up for someone or supporting someone in an argument.

• O advogado defende o réu no tribunal.

  The lawyer defends the defendant in court.

  Here, 'defende' means legally representing someone, usually in a judicial context.

• O goleiro defende o gol com habilidade.

  The goalkeeper defends the goal skillfully.

  Here, 'defende' illustrates the act of guarding or preventing something from reaching a target, often used in sports.