/resisˈtiɾ/
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Translation
to resist, to withstand, to endure
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Word origin
From Latin resistere, from re- ('back') plus sistere ('to stand'). The same root gives English 'resist'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- resistere
- English cognates
- resist, resistance
Grammar
Conjugation
Regular -ir conjugation. Pronouns: yo, tú, él/ella/ud., nos., vos., ellos/uds..
Indicative
| Person | Present | Preterite | Imperfect | Future | Conditional |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| yo | resisto | resistí | resistía | resistiré | resistiría |
| tú | resistes | resististe | resistías | resistirás | resistirías |
| él/ella/ud. | resiste | resistió | resistía | resistirá | resistiría |
| nos. | resistimos | resistimos | resistíamos | resistiremos | resistiríamos |
| vos. | resistís | resististeis | resistíais | resistiréis | resistiríais |
| ellos/uds. | resisten | resistieron | resistían | resistirán | resistirían |
Subjunctive
| Person | Present | Imperfect (-ra) | Imperfect (-se) |
|---|---|---|---|
| yo | resista | resistiera | resistiese |
| tú | resistas | resistieras | resistieses |
| él/ella/ud. | resista | resistiera | resistiese |
| nos. | resistamos | resistiéramos | resistiésemos |
| vos. | resistáis | resistierais | resistieseis |
| ellos/uds. | resistan | resistieran | resistiesen |
Imperative
| Person | Affirmative |
|---|---|
| tú | resiste |
| ud. | resista |
| nosotros | resistamos |
| vosotros | resistid |
| uds. | resistan |
Non-finite
- Gerund / present participle
- resistiendo
- Past participle
- resistido
Examples
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I could not resist the temptation to try the cake.
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The wall managed to withstand the strong wind.
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The soldiers held out all night long.
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She refuses to accept defeat.
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How long can you last without water?
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 26, lesson 2: resistir, urgencia, oficialmente and 7 more words.