This is the 9767th most frequent Portuguese word.
defenderam
"Defenderam" means "they defended."
In this sentence, 'defenderam' is used in the context of academia, indicating the action of presenting and upholding a thesis during evaluation.
Eles defenderam a tese com muita firmeza.
They defended the thesis with great firmness.
Here, 'defenderam' is used in a military context, referring to the act of protecting a location against external threats.
Os soldados defenderam a fortaleza contra o inimigo.
The soldiers defended the fortress against the enemy.
In this case, 'defenderam' is applied in a legal context, signifying the action of arguing in favor of someone during legal proceedings.