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    Resista (en. Resist)

    /re'sista/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To remain firm in the face of pressure or difficulty.
    She always withstands adversity with a smile.
    Ella siempre resiste las adversidades con una sonrisa.
    To oppose or not yield to something.
    It is important that you resist temptation.
    Es importante que resistas ante la tentación.
    To endure something without succumbing.
    The structure withstands heavy rains.
    La estructura resiste las fuertes lluvias.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'resistĕre', which means 'to stop before', 'to oppose'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to withstand the test
    To stand firm in adverse situations.
    resistir la prueba
    to resist temptation
    To oppose an urge to do something that should not be done.
    resistir a la tentación
    to withstand the onslaught
    To remain strong in the face of external pressure.
    resistir el embate

    Related Words

    resistance
    Ability to endure adverse conditions.
    resistencia
    resistant
    That can withstand pressure or wear.
    resistente
    water-resistant
    That does not allow the passage of water.
    resistente al agua

    Slang Meanings

    To resist strongly in complex situations.
    In the neighborhood, we always say we have to 'resist' the bad life.
    En el barrio, siempre nos decimos que hay que 'resistir' a la mala vida.
    To not give in under any circumstances.
    In social struggle, we all say we must 'resist' until the end.
    En la lucha social, todos decimos que debemos 'resistir' hasta el final.