resistirConjugation
resistir means to withstand.
Complete Conjugation Tables
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Indicative
Present
The present tense of resistir, like 'resisto' (I resist) and 'resisten' (they resist), is regular and used for current or habitual actions.
Future
The future tense of resistir, like 'resistiré' (I will resist), is formed by adding endings to the infinitive.
Imperfect
The imperfect of resistir, like 'resistía' (I/he/she/it used to resist), describes ongoing or habitual past actions.
Conditional
The conditional of resistir, like 'resistiría' (I would resist), is used for hypotheticals and polite suggestions.
Preterite
The preterite of resistir, like 'resistí' (I resisted) and 'resistieron' (they resisted), is regular and marks completed past actions.
Imperative
Negative Imperative
Negative commands like 'no resistas' (tú) use the present subjunctive.
Imperative
Use imperative forms like 'resiste' (tú) and 'resistan' (ustedes) for direct commands.
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Use present subjunctive forms like 'resista' (yo/él/ella/usted) and 'resistan' (ellos/ellas/ustedes) after expressions of doubt, desire, or emotion.
Imperfect Subjunctive
Use imperfect subjunctive forms like 'resistiera' or 'resistiese' for past hypotheticals or polite requests.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does resistir mean in Spanish?
resistir means "to withstand".
Is resistir a regular or irregular verb?
resistir is a regular -ir verb in Spanish.
How do you conjugate resistir in the present tense?
The present tense of resistir is: yo resisto, tú resistes, él/ella/usted resiste, nosotros resistimos, vosotros resistís, ellos/ellas/ustedes resisten.
How do you conjugate resistir in the preterite (past tense)?
The preterite of resistir is: yo resistí, tú resististe, él/ella/usted resistió, nosotros resistimos, vosotros resististeis, ellos/ellas/ustedes resistieron.
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