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.
"The town resisted the developers' plans for years."
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verb To remain unaffected or undamaged by something.
"This fabric resists stains well."
resist in a sentence
- The town resisted the developers' plans for years.
- She couldn't resist a second slice of cake.
- This fabric resists stains well.
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Frequently asked questions
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: "The town resisted the developers' plans for years." 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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