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    Resistió (en. Withstood)

    /resi'stjo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To hold firm against something or someone.
    The people resisted the invasion bravely.
    El pueblo resistió la invasión con valentía.
    Not yielding to pressure or temptation.
    She resisted the temptation to eat sweets.
    Ella resistió la tentación de comer dulce.
    To perpetuate or endure against adversities.
    Despite the criticism, he resisted and continued with his project.
    A pesar de las críticas, él resistió y siguió con su proyecto.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'resistere', meaning 'to oppose'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to resist something
    Not yielding to an adverse situation.
    resistir a algo
    to resist temptation
    Not succumbing to the desire to do something.
    resistir la tentación
    to withstand the passage of time
    Remaining intact despite the years.
    resistir el paso del tiempo

    Related Words

    resistance
    Quality of being able to endure something.
    resistencia
    resistant
    Having the capacity to resist.
    resistente
    to resist
    Action of opposing or enduring.
    resistir

    Slang Meanings

    Not letting oneself be carried away by difficulties.
    Despite everything, she resisted like a champion.
    A pesar de todo, ella resistió como una campeona.
    Having the strength not to fall.
    That person always holds on during tough times.
    Esa persona siempre resiste en las malas rachas.