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    Resisten (en. Resist)

    /re.sisˈten/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Stand firm against something adverse or challenging.
    They resist adversity with great courage.
    Ellos resisten las adversidades con gran valor.
    Not give in to temptations or external pressures.
    Despite the pressure, she resists and stands firm in her principles.
    A pesar de la presión, ella resiste y se mantiene firme en sus principios.
    Oppose the force of something.
    The material resists high temperatures without deforming.
    El material resiste altas temperaturas sin deformarse.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'resistĕre', meaning 'to oppose' or 'to stand firm.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    resist the pressure
    Maintain one's position in the face of challenges or difficulties.
    resistir la presión
    resist temptations
    Not succumb to unwanted urges or desires.
    resistir tentaciones
    resist the passage of time
    Remain in good condition over time.
    resistir el paso del tiempo

    Related Words

    resistance
    The ability to endure or withstand something.
    resistencia
    resistant
    Having the quality of resisting or enduring.
    resistente
    to resist
    The verb that means to oppose something or maintain firmness.
    resistir

    Slang Meanings

    To stand firm in an argument.
    He always resists when he is contradicted.
    El siempre resiste cuando le llevan la contraria.
    Not to yield to social pressures.
    At the party, they resisted and did not drink alcohol.
    En la fiesta, ellos resistieron y no tomaron alcohol.