Meaning
defence/defense
- protection, shelter
In a sentence
La difesa della squadra oggi è stata ottima.
The team's defense was excellent today.
L'avvocato ha preparato con cura la difesa del cliente.
The lawyer carefully prepared the client's defense.
Le mura della città servivano come difesa dai nemici.
The city walls served as a defense against enemies.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| difesa | feminine · singular |
| difese | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'difesa' for legal/military contexts; 'protezione' is broader (e.g., sunscreen, insurance).
- Common mistake: Overusing 'difesa' for 'protection' in everyday speech—'protezione' often fits better.
- No plural form in many contexts (e.g., 'la difesa dei diritti' = 'the defense of rights').