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    Resistía (en. Resisted)

    /resisˈti.a/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Act of fighting or not giving in to something.
    She always resisted social pressure to conform.
    Ella siempre resistía a la presión social para conformarse.
    Standing firm in the face of adversity.
    The people resisted invasions with bravery.
    El pueblo resistía a las invasiones con valentía.
    Enduring something unpleasant.
    He endured the pain until he could receive help.
    Resistía el dolor hasta que pudo recibir ayuda.

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    heroic resistance
    Ability not to give up in extreme situations.
    resistencia heroica
    passive resistance
    Opposition without violent confrontation.
    resistencia pasiva
    provide resistance
    Facing a challenge with determination.
    dar resistencia

    Related Words

    resistance
    Ability to oppose a force.
    resistencia
    resistant
    Having the property of resisting wear or damage.
    resistente
    persistence
    Continuation in an action despite difficulties.
    persistencia

    Slang Meanings

    Being able to move forward despite difficulties.
    You need to have resistance if you want to achieve your dreams.
    Tienes que tener resistía si quieres lograr tus sueños.
    Not giving in to pressure.
    She is all resilience; she never lets herself be influenced.
    Ella es toda una resistía, nunca se deja influenciar.