Resisto (en. I resist)

/reˈsisto/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To hold firm against a force or pressure.
I resist the temptation to eat something sweet.
Resisto la tentación de comer algo dulce.
To oppose a difficult situation.
I resist in times of crisis.
Resisto en tiempos de crisis.
Not to yield to pain or suffering.
Despite the adversities, I resist firmly.
A pesar de las adversidades, resisto con firmeza.

Etymology

From the Latin 'resistĕre'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I resist until the end
It means that a person stands firm until the end of a complicated situation.
resisto hasta el final
I resist the pressure
It indicates that someone can withstand the pressure of a challenge.
resisto la presión
I resist with honor
It means facing difficulties with dignity.
resisto con honor

Related Words

resistance
Quality of not yielding to external factors.
resistencia
resistant
Capable of resisting.
resistente

Slang Meanings

I do not bend.
When everyone gives up, I resist and say: 'I do not bend.'
Cuando todos se rinden, yo resisto y digo: 'No me doblego'.
I hold on.
I endure the situation even if it is difficult; I have to resist until the end.
Aguanto la situación aunque sea difícil, tengo que resistir hasta el final.