How to Say ‘The defense’ in Mexican Spanish
La defensa
lah deh-FEN-sah
[lah deh-FEN-sah]
💬 Usage Tip: Can refer to the defensive line or defensive play depending on context. Spanish often uses one simple noun for both.
🇲🇽 In Mexico: In Mexican soccer talk, defending well gets loud respect too, not just flashy goals.
Phrase Breakdown
La
[lah]
the
Feminine singular definite article used before a feminine noun.
La defensa llegó muy rápido.
The defense arrived very quickly.
defensa
[deh-FEN-sah]
defense
Refers to the defending player or defensive line in soccer.
La defensa salvó la jugada.
The defense saved the play.
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