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el defensor, la defensora, defensor(
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)This means that the noun can be masculine or feminine, depending on the gender of the noun it refers to (e.g., el doctor, la doctora).
1. (supporter)
2. (legal)
a. defense attorney (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El defensor negoció un convenio declaratorio con la fiscalía.The defense attorney negotiated a plea bargain with the prosecution.
b. defense lawyer (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
El defensor le pidió al juez que eliminara del acta el testimonio del testigo.The defense lawyer asked the judge to remove the witness's testimony from the record.
c. defence lawyer (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
La defensora presentó pruebas documentales que probaban la inocencia del acusado.The defence lawyer provided documentary evidence that proved the defendant was innocent.
An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. no direct translation
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
Los políticos defensores de seguir en la Unión Europea han intensificado su campaña para ganar el referéndum.Politicians who support remaining in the European Union have stepped up their campaign to win the referendum.
Grupos de estudiantes defensores de los derechos de la mujer protestaron frente al ayuntamiento.Women's-rights student groups rallied in front of the town hall.
5. (legal)
a. defense (United States)
Regionalism used in the United States
Mi padre actuó como abogado defensor en el caso de mala praxis.My dad was the defense attorney on the malpractice case.
b. defence (United Kingdom)
Regionalism used in the United Kingdom
El abogado defensor realizó una objeción pero el juez la desestimó.The defense lawyer objected, but the judge overruled it.
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