resist in Spanish
resist in Spanish is resistir, abstener — resist means to try to stop or oppose something, or to refuse to give in to it.
resist in Spanish
resistir
(transitive) To attempt to counter the actions or effects of.
resistir
(intransitive) To oppose; to refuse to accept.
abstener
(intransitive) To oppose; to refuse to accept.
What does "resist" mean?
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verb To try to stop or oppose something, or to refuse to give in to it.
"It is hard to resist checking your phone every few minutes."
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verb To remain unaffected or undamaged by something.
"These tiles resist heat, so you can put hot pans on them."
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resist in a sentence
- It is hard to resist checking your phone every few minutes.
- The town resisted the developers' plans for years.
- These tiles resist heat, so you can put hot pans on them.
- The metal gate is coated to resist rust in wet weather.
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What is "resist" in Spanish?
"resist" in Spanish is resistir, abstener. resist means: To try to stop or oppose something, or to refuse to give in to it.
How do you use "resist" in a sentence?
Example: "It is hard to resist checking your phone every few minutes." In Spanish, "resist" is resistir, abstener.
Are there other ways to say "resist" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 2 translations listed for "resist": resistir, abstener.
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