No. 5,740 in Spanish
resistir
To withstand, endure, or resist.
In a sentence
Es difícil resistir la tentación de comer chocolate.
It's difficult to resist the temptation to eat chocolate.
Used to express resisting or opposing a temptation or urge.
La puerta puede resistir hasta vientos de 100 km/h.
The door can withstand winds of up to 100 km/h.
Used to indicate the ability to endure physical forces or conditions.
Ellos decidieron resistir ante las adversidades.
They decided to stand firm in adversity.
Used metaphorically to indicate persevering or standing firm against challenges or difficulties.
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