This is the 6354th most frequent Portuguese word.
defender
To protect or stand up for something or someone.
In this sentence, 'defender' is used in the sense of protecting or supporting one's rights or principles.
Eu preciso defender os meus direitos.
I need to defend my rights.
Here, 'defender' refers to legally representing or arguing in favor of someone in a judicial context.
O advogado vai defender seu cliente no tribunal.
The lawyer will defend his client in court.
In this context, 'defender' is used in a sports setting, meaning to protect the ball from opponents or to prevent them from scoring.