Resistas (en. Resisters)

/re'sis.tas/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
Individual who opposes something or someone.
The resistas fought against the oppressive regime.
Los resistas lucharon contra el régimen opresor.
verb
To oppose the force or influence of something.
She resists the temptation to eat sweets.
Ella resiste a la tentación de comer dulces.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'resistere', meaning 'to oppose'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

resist adversity
To stand firm in the face of difficulties.
resistir a la adversidad
there is no resistance without courage
Resistance requires courage.
no hay resistencia sin valor

Related Words

resistance
The ability to oppose external forces.
resistencia
resistant
Having the quality to resist.
resistente

Slang Meanings

Person who strongly opposes something.
That guy is a resista of modernity.
Ese tipo es un resista de la modernidad.
Someone who is not easily influenced.
He is a resista of fashion; he never follows trends.
Es un resista de moda, nunca sigue tendencias.