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    Resistente (en. Resistant)

    /resis'tente/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    adjective
    That is capable of resisting pressure or damage.
    The material used in construction is very resistant.
    El material utilizado en la construcción es muy resistente.
    That remains steadfast in the face of difficulties or adversities.
    He is a very resilient person in the face of life's problems.
    Es una persona muy resistente ante los problemas de la vida.
    That has the ability to recover after an alteration.
    Muscles are resistant if they are properly trained.
    Los músculos son resistentes si se entrenan adecuadamente.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'resistens', which means 'that resists'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to be resistant
    To have the ability to endure or resist something.
    ser resistente
    resistant material
    Material that can withstand stress without breaking.
    material resistente
    weather-resistant
    An object designed to endure adverse weather conditions.
    resistente a la intemperie

    Related Words

    resistance
    Ability to endure or resist.
    resistencia
    to resist
    To oppose something, not to give in to pressure.
    resistir

    Slang Meanings

    Someone who is not easily affected by emotional problems.
    Despite everything that has happened to him, he remains a very resilient person.
    A pesar de todo lo que le ha pasado, sigue siendo una persona muy resistente.
    Something that is very hard or resistant compared to others.
    That phone is resistant; it doesn't break easily.
    Ese teléfono es resistente, no se rompe fácilmente.