Conjugate Defenderse in Spanish: All Tense, Chart, Practice Test

spanish conjugation of defenderse
Mastering the intricate dance of verb conjugation is a cornerstone of gaining fluency in Spanish, and one of the verbs that showcases the rich complexity of this language is “defenderse.” This reflexive verb, meaning to defend oneself, sidesteps the simplicity of regular verb conjugation and introduces learners to a more nuanced aspect of Spanish grammar. Understanding how to conjugate “defenderse” across different tenses and moods is crucial for anyone looking to enhance their communicative skills and express self-defense or advocacy in nuanced ways.

The challenge of learning how to conjugate “defenderse” in Spanish lies not just in memorizing its forms, but in grasping the scenarios and contexts where the reflexive form adds depth to the idea of defense. Whether discussing self-defense in a literal sense, or metaphorically standing up for one’s beliefs or rights, mastering this verb’s conjugation allows for more precise and powerful expression.

This article aims to demystify the process, breaking down the conjugation of “defenderse” into manageable steps. By providing a systematic approach, learners can transition from confusion to clarity, making the use of “defenderse” in conversation or writing not just a possibility, but a natural extension of their growing Spanish proficiency.

Defenderse Conjugation Chart in Spanish

Here is the Spanish conjugation table for the reflexive verb defenderse:

Personal Pronoun Presente Pretérito Imperfecto Futuro Condicional Presente Subjuntivo Imperfecto Subjuntivo Imperativo
Yo me defiendo me defendí me defendía me defenderé me defendería me defienda me defendiera defiéndete (a ti mismo)*
Tú te defiendes te defendiste te defendías te defenderás te defenderías te defiendas te defendieras defiéndete
Él/Ella/Usted se defiende se defendió se defendía se defenderá se defendería se defienda se defendiera defiéndase
Nosotros nos defendemos nos defendimos nos defendíamos nos defenderemos nos defenderíamos nos defendamos nos defendiéramos defendámonos
Vosotros os defendéis os defendisteis os defendíais os defenderéis os defenderíais os defendáis os defendierais defendeos
Ellos/Ellas/Ustedes se defienden se defendieron se defendían se defenderán se defenderían se defiendan se defendieran defiéndanse

Note:
– The “Imperativo” form provided for “Yo” doesn’t typically exist as standard but is included for consistency with the sample output format. In practical use, the imperative mood isn’t used for the first person singular as commands are generally directed towards the second person.
– The reflexive pronouns (me, te, se, nos, os, se) indicate the action of the verb being performed upon oneself. They change according to the subject pronoun.

Defenderse Conjugation Present Tense – Presente

Pronoun Conjugation Example Sentence English Meaning
yo me defiendo Yo me defiendo de las críticas. I defend myself from criticism.
tú te defiendes Tú siempre te defiendes bien. You always defend yourself well.
él/ella/usted se defiende Él se defiende en la discusión. He defends himself in the discussion.
nosotros/nosotras nos defendemos Nosotros nos defendemos de los ataques. We defend ourselves from the attacks.
vosotros/vosotras os defendéis Vosotros os defendéis sin problemas. You all defend yourselves without problems.
ellos/ellas/ustedes se defienden Ellos se defienden con argumentos sólidos. They defend themselves with solid arguments.

Defenderse Conjugation Present Perfect Tense – Pretérito Perfecto Conjugation Chart

Pronoun Conjugation Example Sentence English Meaning
yo me he defendido Yo me he defendido de las acusaciones. I have defended myself from the accusations.
tú te has defendido Tú te has defendido muy bien en el debate. You have defended yourself very well in the debate.
él/ella/usted se ha defendido Ella se ha defendido de los comentarios negativos. She has defended herself from the negative comments.
nosotros/nosotras nos hemos defendido Nosotros nos hemos defendido de los ataques. We have defended ourselves from the attacks.
vosotros/vosotras os habéis defendido Vosotros os habéis defendido sin miedo. You all have defended yourselves fearlessly.
ellos/ellas/ustedes se han defendido Ellos se han defendido como leones. They have defended themselves like lions.

Defenderse Conjugation Simple Paste Tense – Pretérito Indefinido

Here’s Defenderse conjugation preterite indefinido:

Pronoun Conjugation Example Sentence English Meaning
yo me defendí Me defendí de las acusaciones falsas. I defended myself from the false accusations.
tú te defendiste Te defendiste bien durante el debate. You defended yourself well during the debate.
él/ella/usted se defendió Ella se defendió con argumentos sólidos. She defended herself with solid arguments.
nosotros/nosotras nos defendimos Nos defendimos de los ataques verbales. We defended ourselves from the verbal attacks.
vosotros/vosotras os defendisteis Os defendisteis con valentía de las críticas. You defended yourselves bravely from the criticisms.
ellos/ellas/ustedes se defendieron Se defendieron como pudieron de las acusaciones. They defended themselves as best they could from the accusations.

Defenderse Imperfect Conjugation – Pretérito Imperfecto

Pronoun Conjugation Example Sentence English Meaning
tú defiéndete Defiéndete de las críticas constructivas. Defend yourself from constructive criticism.
usted defiéndase Por favor, defiéndase de las acusaciones falsas. Please defend yourself from the false accusations.
nosotros defendámonos Defendámonos de los prejuicios y trabajemos por la igualdad. Let’s defend ourselves from prejudice and work for equality.
vosotros defendeos Defendeos de las influencias negativas en vuestra vida. Defend yourselves from negative influences in your life.
ustedes defiéndanse Defiéndanse de los engaños y estafas en internet. Defend yourselves from deceits and scams on the internet.
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Defenderse Conjugation Pluperfect/Past Perfect Tense – Pretérito Pluscuamperfecto

Pronoun Conjugation Example Sentence English Meaning
yo me había defendido Yo me había defendido de las acusaciones. I had defended myself from the accusations.
tú te habías defendido Tú te habías defendido de los ataques. You had defended yourself from the attacks.
él/ella/usted se había defendido Él se había defendido de las críticas. He had defended himself from the criticism.
nosotros/as nos habíamos defendido Nosotros nos habíamos defendido del peligro. We had defended ourselves from the danger.
vosotros/as os habíais defendido Vosotros os habíais defendido con éxito. You had successfully defended yourselves.
ellos/ellas/ustedes se habían defendido Ellos se habían defendido de las acusaciones. They had defended themselves from the accusations.

Defenderse Conjugation Simple Future Tense – Futuro Simple

Pronoun Conjugation Example Sentence English Meaning
yo me defenderé Mañana me defenderé de las acusaciones. Tomorrow, I will defend myself from the accusations.
tú te defenderás Tú te defenderás con facilidad. You will defend yourself easily.
él/ella se defenderá Ella se defenderá con argumentos sólidos. She will defend herself with solid arguments.
nosotros nos defenderemos Nosotros nos defenderemos de los críticos. We will defend ourselves from the critics.
vosotros os defenderéis Vosotros os defenderéis de las falsedades. You will defend yourselves from the falsehoods.
ellos se defenderán Ellos se defenderán en el juicio. They will defend themselves in court.

Defenderse Spanish Conjugation Future Perfect Tense – Futuro Perfecto

Pronoun Conjugation Example Sentence English Meaning
yo me habré defendido Para mañana, me habré defendido de las críticas. By tomorrow, I will have defended myself from the criticisms.
tú te habrás defendido Tú te habrás defendido de tus acusadores antes del juicio. You will have defended yourself from your accusers before the trial.
él/ella/usted se habrá defendido Ella se habrá defendido de las acusaciones injustas. She will have defended herself from the unfair accusations.
nosotros/nosotras nos habremos defendido Nosotros nos habremos defendido de todos los peligros. We will have defended ourselves from all dangers.
vosotros/vosotras os habréis defendido Vosotros os habréis defendido de los rumores para el viernes. You (plural) will have defended yourselves from the rumors by Friday.
ellos/ellas/ustedes se habrán defendido Ellos se habrán defendido de las críticas negativas. They will have defended themselves from the negative criticisms.

Defenderse Conjugation Simple Conditional Tense – Condicional Simple

Pronoun Conjugation Example Sentence English Meaning
yo me defendería Me defendería si alguien me atacara. I would defend myself if someone attacked me.
tú te defenderías Te defenderías con razón en esa situación. You would rightly defend yourself in that situation.
él/ella/usted se defendería Se defendería si supiera la verdad. He/She/You (formal) would defend himself/herself/yourself if he/she/you knew the truth.
nosotros/nosotras nos defenderíamos Nos defenderíamos de las críticas injustas. We would defend ourselves from unfair criticism.
vosotros/vosotras os defenderíais Os defenderíais si os sintierais amenazados. You (plural informal) would defend yourselves if you felt threatened.
ellos/ellas/ustedes se defenderían Se defenderían si tuvieran la oportunidad. They/You (plural formal) would defend themselves if they had the chance.

Conjugate Defenderse in Spanish: Conditional Perfect Tense – Condicional Compuesto

Pronoun Conjugation Example Sentence English Meaning
yo me habría defendido Si me hubieran atacado, me habría defendido. If they had attacked me, I would have defended myself.
tú te habrías defendido ¿Te habrías defendido si él te amenazara? Would you have defended yourself if he had threatened you?
él/ella/usted se habría defendido Ella se habría defendido si hubiera tenido la oportunidad. She would have defended herself if she had had the chance.
nosotros/as nos habríamos defendido Nos habríamos defendido de las acusaciones, pero no era necesario. We would have defended ourselves from the accusations, but it wasn’t necessary.
vosotros/as os habríais defendido ¿Os habríais defendido vosotros en esa situación? Would you guys have defended yourselves in that situation?
ellos/ellas/ustedes se habrían defendido Ellos se habrían defendido si los hubieran confrontado. They would have defended themselves if they had been confronted.

Defenderse Conjugation Imperative Tense – Imperativo

Pronoun Conjugation Example Sentence English Meaning
tú defiéndete Defiéndete de las críticas constructivas. Defend yourself from constructive criticism.
usted defiéndase Por favor, defiéndase de las acusaciones falsas. Please defend yourself from the false accusations.
nosotros defendámonos Defendámonos de los prejuicios y trabajemos por la igualdad. Let’s defend ourselves from prejudice and work for equality.
vosotros defendeos Defendeos de las influencias negativas en vuestra vida. Defend yourselves from negative influences in your life.
ustedes defiéndanse Defiéndanse de los engaños y estafas en internet. Defend yourselves from deceits and scams on the internet.

Defenderse Subjunctive Conjugation

Defenderse Subjunctive Conjugation Present Tense – Subjuntivo Presente

Pronoun Conjugation Example Sentence English Meaning
yo me defienda Espero que yo me defienda bien en el debate. I hope that I defend myself well in the debate.
tú te defiendas Quiero que te defiendas en la discusión. I want you to defend yourself in the discussion.
él/ella/usted se defienda Es importante que se defienda ante las acusaciones. It’s important that he/she/you defend yourself against the accusations.
nosotros/nosotras nos defendamos Esperamos que nos defendamos de las críticas. We hope that we defend ourselves from criticism.
vosotros/vosotras os defendáis Deseo que os defendáis en esta situación complicada. I wish that you all defend yourselves in this complicated situation.
ellos/ellas/ustedes se defiendan Es crucial que se defiendan de los ataques. It’s crucial that they/you all defend yourselves from the attacks.
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Defenderse Conjugation Present Perfect Subjunctive – Subjuntivo Pretérito Perfecto

Pronoun Conjugation Example Sentence English Meaning
yo me haya defendido Espero que me haya defendido bien. I hope that I have defended myself well.
tú te hayas defendido Ojalá que te hayas defendido correctamente. I hope you have defended yourself correctly.
él/ella/usted se haya defendido Es posible que se haya defendido solo. It’s possible that he/she has defended him/herself alone.
nosotros/as nos hayamos defendido Esperamos que nos hayamos defendido adecuadamente. We hope we have defended ourselves adequately.
vosotros/as os hayáis defendido Espero que os hayáis defendido con éxito. I hope you all have defended yourselves successfully.
ellos/ellas/ustedes se hayan defendido Es probable que se hayan defendido sin ayuda. It’s likely that they have defended themselves without help.

Defenderse Conjugation Imperfect Subjunctive – Subjuntivo Pretérito Imperfecto

Pronoun Conjugation Example Sentence English Meaning
yo me defendiera Ojalá me defendiera mejor en la discusión. I wish I had defended myself better in the discussion.
tú te defendieras Si te defendieras con más confianza, ganarías el debate. If you defended yourself with more confidence, you would win the debate.
él/ella/usted se defendiera Quería que se defendiera de las acusaciones. He/She wanted him/her to defend himself/herself from the accusations.
nosotros/nosotras nos defendiéramos Esperábamos que nos defendiéramos de las críticas. We hoped we would defend ourselves from the criticism.
vosotros/vosotras os defendierais Les aconsejé que os defendierais juntos. I advised you (plural) to defend yourselves together.
ellos/ellas/ustedes se defendieran Era importante que se defendieran de los rumores. It was important that they defended themselves from the rumors.

Defenderse Pluperfect Subjunctive Conjugation – Subjuntivo Pretérito Pluscuamperfecto

Pronoun Conjugation Example Sentence English Meaning
yo me hubiera defendido Si me hubiera defendido, no estaría herido. If I had defended myself, I wouldn’t be injured.
tú te hubieras defendido ¿Qué habrías hecho si te hubieras defendido? What would you have done if you had defended yourself?
él/ella/usted se hubiera defendido Habría sobrevivido si se hubiera defendido. He/She would have survived if he/she had defended himself/herself.
nosotros/as nos hubiéramos defendido Nos hubiéramos defendido mejor con más tiempo. We would have defended ourselves better with more time.
vosotros/as os hubierais defendido Si os hubierais defendido, habríais evitado el conflicto. If you had defended yourselves, you would have avoided the conflict.
ellos/ellas/ustedes se hubieran defendido Si se hubieran defendido, no estarían en esta situación. If they had defended themselves, they wouldn’t be in this situation.

Defenderse Conjugation Future Subjunctive – Subjuntivo Futuro

Pronoun Conjugation Example Sentence English Meaning
yo me defendiere Si me defendiere de las acusaciones, seré libre. If I were to defend myself from the accusations, I would be free.
tú te defendieres Si te defendieres de tus enemigos, encontrarás paz. If you were to defend yourself from your enemies, you would find peace.
él/ella se defendiere Si se defendiere con argumentos sólidos, ganaría el debate. If he/she were to defend himself/herself with solid arguments, he/she would win the debate.
nosotros nos defendiéremos Si nos defendiéremos de las críticas, avanzaríamos. If we were to defend ourselves from the criticism, we would move forward.
vosotros os defendiereis Si os defendiereis de las injusticias, seríais héroes. If you (plural) were to defend yourselves from injustices, you would be heroes.
ellos/ellas se defendieren Si se defendieren de la opresión, serían libres. If they were to defend themselves from oppression, they would be free.

Practice Test For Conjugating Defenderse in Spanish

1. Yo __ bien en las discusiones.

A) me defienda
B) te defiendes
C) me defiendo
D) nos defendemos

  1. Tú __ si alguien te acusa falsamente.

    A) te defiendes
    B) se defiende
    C) nos defendemos
    D) me defiendo

  2. Él __ con argumentos sólidos.

    A) se defiende
    B) te defiendes
    C) nos defendemos
    D) se defienden

  3. Nosotros __ de cualquier crítica negativa.

    A) nos defendemos
    B) os defendéis
    C) se defienden
    D) te defiendes

  4. Vosotros __ muy bien al ser interrogados.

    A) os defendéis
    B) nos defendemos
    C) se defienden
    D) se defiende

  5. Ellos __ cuando alguien los ataca verbalmente.

    A) se defienden
    B) nos defendemos
    C) te defiendes
    D) me defiendo

  6. Yo __ en el pasado cuando fue necesario.

    A) me defendí
    B) te defendiste
    C) se defendió
    D) nos defendimos

  7. Tú __ eficazmente de los rumores.

    A) te defendiste
    B) se defendió
    C) nos defendimos
    D) se defendieron

  8. Ella __ sorprendentemente bien en esa situación difícil.

    A) se defendió
    B) se defendieron
    C) te defendiste
    D) me defendí

  9. Nosotros __ con éxito en el debate.

    A) nos defendimos
    B) os defendisteis
    C) se defendieron
    D) me defendí

  10. Vosotros __ sin problema alguno frente a las acusaciones.

    A) os defendisteis
    B) nos defendimos
    C) se defendieron
    D) me defendí

  11. Ellos __ de las críticas con mucha inteligencia.

    A) se defendieron
    B) nos defendimos
    C) os defendisteis
    D) te defendiste

  12. Yo __ siempre de los problemas sin ayuda.

    A) me defenderé
    B) te defenderás
    C) se defenderá
    D) nos defenderemos

  13. Tú __ de las acusaciones sin fundamento en el futuro.

    A) te defenderás
    B) se defenderá
    C) nos defenderemos
    D) se defenderán

  14. Él __ por su proyecto ante la junta directiva.

    A) se defenderá
    B) nos defenderemos
    C) os defenderéis
    D) te defenderás

  15. Nosotros __ de cualquier intento de dañar nuestra reputación.

    A) nos defenderemos
    B) os defenderéis
    C) se defenderán
    D) te defenderás

  16. Vosotros __ si se presentan desafíos inesperados.

    A) os defenderéis
    B) nos defenderemos
    C) se defenderán
    D) te defenderás

  17. Ellos __ ante cualquier situación adversa.

    A) se defenderán
    B) nos defenderemos
    C) os defenderéis
    D) se defenderán correctamente

  18. ¿Cómo *tú __ si alguien intenta hacerte daño verbalmente?*

    A) te defiendes
    B) te defenderás
    C) te defendiste
    D)(os) defendéis

  19. ¿Cómo *nosotros __ si nuestra integridad es cuestionada?*

    A) nos defendemos
    B) nos defenderemos
    C) nos defendimos
    D) os defendéis

Answers:
1. C) me defiendo
2. A) te defiendes
3. A) se defiende
4. A) nos defendemos
5. A) os defendéis
6. A) se defienden
7. A) me defendí
8. A) te defendiste
9. A) se defendió
10. A) nos defendimos
11. A) os defendisteis
12. A) se defendieron
13. A) me defenderé
14. A) te defenderás
15. A) se defenderá
16. A) nos defenderemos
17. A) os defenderéis
18. A) se defenderán
19. B) te defenderás
20. B) nos defenderemos

This definitive guide on how to conjugate defenderse in Spanish is designed for learners at all levels. Whether you’re a beginner eager to master the basics or an advanced learner polishing your grammar, this article is tailored to cover every angle of defenderse conjugation. With a meticulous approach, we’ve distilled key insights into the most searched-for aspects of conjugating ‘defenderse,’ ensuring that no stone is left unturned.

In this comprehensive exploration, we delve into the defenderse conjugation present, where you’ll discover how to correctly use defenderse in the present tense, laying the foundation for expressing current actions and states. We then transition into the past with defenderse preterite and defenderse conjugation preterite, guiding you through the nuances of recounting completed actions. For those intricate narratives, defenderse preterite conjugation will sharpen your storytelling, ensuring you convey past events with accuracy.

Venturing into the subjunctive mood, our guide on defenderse subjunctive illuminates how to express desires, doubts, and hypotheticals with defenderse, adding depth to your conversations and writings. And for those looking to master every tense, our sections on defenderse conditional, defenderse imperative, and defenderse infinitive usage will refine your command of Spanish, enabling you to navigate future possibilities, give commands, and utilize defenderse in its most versatile form.

By weaving through these phrases, our article stands as a beacon for learners and educators alike, promising a well-rounded mastery of defenderse. So, whether you’re drafting an email, engaging in conversation, or penning a narrative, let this guide be your trusted companion in conquering the conjugation of “defenderse” across all its forms.

Final Words
Concluding our focus on how to conjugate defenderse in Spanish, it becomes evident that mastering this verb is crucial for expressing self-defense or standing up for oneself in various tenses. The conjugation process involves not only understanding the verb’s reflexive nature but also its irregularities across different moods and tenses. This knowledge is vital for anyone looking to enhance their fluency in Spanish, allowing for more nuanced and accurate communication in scenarios that involve defending or protecting oneself or others.

Through this article, learners are equipped with the tools necessary to navigate the complexities of conjugating defenderse. Emphasizing practice and application in real-life scenarios can significantly enhance one’s ability to use this verb confidently. The intricacies of its conjugation are a stepping stone towards achieving a higher level of proficiency in Spanish, enabling learners to convey their thoughts and actions more effectively.

In summary, the journey to conjugate defenderse in Spanish is more than just a linguistic exercise; it’s a path towards enriching one’s verbal arsenal for clearer, more impactful communication. Armed with this knowledge, Spanish learners are better prepared to articulate situations of defense, embodying the language’s beauty and depth in every utterance.

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