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self-defense, self-defence Brit [Am ˈˌsɛlf dəˈfɛns, ˈˌsɛlf diˈfɛns, Brit sɛlfdɪˈfɛns] N U

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1. self-defense LAW:

to act in self-defense

actuar en defensa propia

the right of self-defense

el derecho de legítima defensa

2. self-defense (fighting technique):

self-defense

defensa f personal

self-defense classes

curso m de defensa personal

I.plead <pt & pp pleaded or Am also pled> [Am plid, Brit pliːd] VB trans

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II.plead <pt & pp pleaded or Am also pled> [Am plid, Brit pliːd] VB intr

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element [Am ˈɛləmənt, Brit ˈɛlɪm(ə)nt] N

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1.2. element (small amount):

an element of chance/doubt/sarcasm

algo de suerte/duda/sarcasmo

there's an element of truth in what he says

hay algo de verdad en lo que dice

1.3. element (distinct group of people):

lawless/extremist elements in society

elementos mpl rebeldes/extremistas de la sociedad

1.4. element <elements, pl > (rudiments):

the basic elements of self-defense

los principios elementales de la defensa personal

we have the elements of an agreement/a solution

tenemos las bases de un acuerdo/una solución

2.1. element CHEM:

2.2. element (earth, air, fire, water):

the four elements

los cuatro elementos

3. element <elements, pl > (weather) liter:

the elements

to brave the elements

enfrentarse a (la furia de) los elementos

5. element (of kettle, heater):

elemento m CSur

6. element <elements, pl > REL:

the elements

las especies eucarísticas or sacramentales

Translations for self-defense in the Spanish»English Dictionary (Go to English»Spanish)

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defensa personal N f

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defensa personal

self-defense Am

defensa personal

self-defence Brit

derecho de autodefensa N m

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derecho de autodefensa

right of self-defense Am

derecho de autodefensa

right of self-defence Brit

derecho de defensa propia N m

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derecho de defensa propia

right of self-defense Am

derecho de defensa propia

right of self-defence Brit

legítimo¹ (legítima) ADJ

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1.2. legítimo gobierno/representante:

legítimo (legítima)

1.3. legítimo derechos/reclamación:

legítimo (legítima)

actuó en legítima defensa

he acted in self-defense

coraza N f

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1. coraza (armadura):

su agresividad no es más que una coraza

she uses her aggressiveness as a shield o as a form of self-defense

su agresividad no es más que una coraza

her agressiveness is just a front

2. coraza NAUT:

armor-plating Am

armor-armour-plating Brit

3. coraza (de tortuga):

I.defensa N f

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1.1. defensa (protección):

nadie acudió en su defensa

nobody went to his defense

nadie acudió en su defensa

nobody went to defend him

salió en nuestra defensa

he came to our defense

actuó en defensa propia o en legítima defensa

he acted in self-defense

defensa de algo/alg.

defense* of sth/sb

se manifestaron en defensa de sus derechos

they demonstrated in defense of their rights

1.2. defensa:

the Defense Department Am

the Ministry of Defence Brit

4.1. defensa NAUT:

4.2. defensa MOTOR:

defensa Cuba Mex

4.3. defensa Chil CONSTR:

5. defensa SPORTS (conjunto):

II.defensa N mf (jugador)

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Translations for self-defense in the English»Spanish Dictionary (Go to Spanish»English)

self-defence N Aus, Brit, self-defense N Am

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1. self-defence no pl (protection):

self-defence

defensa f personal

2. self-defence no pl LAW:

self-defence

legítima defensa f

Translations for self-defense in the Spanish»English Dictionary (Go to English»Spanish)

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autodefensa N f

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autodefensa

self-defence Brit

autodefensa

self-defense Am

legítimo (-a) ADJ

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1. legítimo (legal):

legítimo (-a)

defensa legítima

self-defense

2. legítimo (verdadero):

legítimo (-a)

3. legítimo (hijo):

legítimo (-a)

propio (-a) ADJ

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1. propio (de uno mismo):

propio (-a)

con la propia mano

with one's own hand

entregar en propia mano

to deliver personally

en defensa propia

in self-defence Brit

en defensa propia

in self-defense Am

es tu propia culpa

it's your own fault

lo he visto con mis propios ojos

I have seen it with my own eyes

tengo piso propio

I own my flat Brit [or apartment Am]

3. propio (característico):

propio (-a)

los productos propios del país

the products of the country

eso (no) es propio de ti

that is (not) like you

4. propio (apropiado):

propio (-a)

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English

She is attacked by a cybernetic dog, and forced to use her powers in self-defense by blowing up the beast. en.wikipedia.org

The ultimate goal of this association is to introduce the sport locally and internationally for self-defense and competitions. en.wikipedia.org

It is prohibited in combat sports, but some self-defense systems teach it. en.wikipedia.org

He manipulates evidence so that the judge believes that acted out of self-defense. en.wikipedia.org

He practiced this last belief to the extent of rejecting self-defense. en.wikipedia.org

She finally tells him the truththat it was self-defense against an attack she can not bear to speak ofand they leave together. en.wikipedia.org

The second condition is that the force used in self-defense must be proportional to the harm which the actor is threatened. en.wikipedia.org

The release is subtitled an interactive self-defense project. en.wikipedia.org

It combines combat and self-defense techniques with sport and exercise. en.wikipedia.org

Older candidates may also demonstrate self-defense techniques, in which they must defend themselves from a series of attacks from an instructor. en.wikipedia.org

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