resistir Affirmative Imperative Conjugation
resistir — to withstand
Use imperative forms like 'resiste' (tú) and 'resistan' (ustedes) for direct commands.
resistir Affirmative Imperative Forms
When to Use the Affirmative Imperative
The imperative is for direct commands. You'll use 'resiste' to tell one person (tú) to resist, 'resista' for usted, 'resistan' for ustedes, and 'resistamos' for 'let's resist'.
Notes on resistir in the Affirmative Imperative
Resistir is regular in the affirmative imperative, except for the 'vosotros' form which is 'resisted' rather than the expected 'resistid'.
Example Sentences
¡Resiste un poco más!
Resist a little longer!
tú
Resistan la tentación.
Resist the temptation.
ustedes
Resistamos juntos.
Let's resist together.
nosotros
Resistid la presión.
Resist the pressure.
vosotros
Common Mistakes
Mistake: Using the infinitive 'resistir' instead of an imperative form.
Correct: Use commands like 'resiste' or 'resistan'.
Why: The infinitive is the base form of the verb and isn't used for direct commands.
Mistake: Confusing 'resista' (usted) with 'resiste' (tú).
Correct: Remember 'resiste' is for informal singular commands and 'resista' is for formal singular.
Why: The endings change based on formality and number.
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Related Tenses
Present
yo: resisto
The present tense of resistir, like 'resisto' (I resist) and 'resisten' (they resist), is regular and used for current or habitual actions.
Preterite
yo: resistí
The preterite of resistir, like 'resistí' (I resisted) and 'resistieron' (they resisted), is regular and marks completed past actions.
Imperfect
yo: resistía
The imperfect of resistir, like 'resistía' (I/he/she/it used to resist), describes ongoing or habitual past actions.
Future
yo: resistiré
The future tense of resistir, like 'resistiré' (I will resist), is formed by adding endings to the infinitive.
Conditional
yo: resistiría
The conditional of resistir, like 'resistiría' (I would resist), is used for hypotheticals and polite suggestions.
Present Subjunctive
yo: resista
Use present subjunctive forms like 'resista' (yo/él/ella/usted) and 'resistan' (ellos/ellas/ustedes) after expressions of doubt, desire, or emotion.
Imperfect Subjunctive
yo: resistiera
Use imperfect subjunctive forms like 'resistiera' or 'resistiese' for past hypotheticals or polite requests.
Negative Imperative
yo: no resistas
Negative commands like 'no resistas' (tú) use the present subjunctive.