resistir
verbUpper-intermediate
What does “resistir” mean in English?
to resist, to withstand
to resist, to withstand (resistir + noun — endure pressure; resistirse a + infinitive — resist the urge)
Example sentences
La empresa logró resistir la presión competitiva gracias a su modelo de innovación continua.
The company managed to resist competitive pressure thanks to its continuous innovation model.
No pudo resistirse a probar el postre que tanto le habían recomendado.
He could not resist trying the dessert that had been so highly recommended to him.
How to use it
Resistir means 'to resist' or 'to withstand'. Structure: resistir + noun (pressure, temptation, attack); resistir a (resist someone — more formal). Reflexive resistirse a = resist doing something (with reluctance). Collocations: resistir la presión, resistir la tentación, resistir el paso del tiempo.
Common mistake
Resistir + noun (withstand/resist — direct object) vs. resistirse a + infinitive (resist doing — internal reluctance/temptation). 'Resistió el ataque' (withstood the attack) vs. 'se resistió a ceder' (resisted giving in).
Topics
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Reference
This entry’s teaching guidance follows Plan Curricular del Instituto Cervantes (Instituto Cervantes), B2 Funciones 6.73.