resiste
reh-SEES-teh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Este material resiste el calor y la humedad.
A2This material resists heat and humidity.
Él siempre resiste la tentación de comer dulces.
B1He always resists the temptation to eat sweets.
¡Resiste! Ya casi llegamos a la cima de la montaña.
B1Resist! We are almost at the top of the mountain.
¿Usted resiste la presión en el trabajo?
B2Do you (formal) handle the pressure at work?
💡 Grammar Points
Two Roles for 'Resiste'
The form 'resiste' can be a statement about a third person ('Ella resiste' - She resists) or an informal command to 'tú' ('¡Resiste!' - Resist!).
Transitive vs. Intransitive
'Resistir' can be used with a direct thing receiving the action ('resiste el frío' - resists the cold) or alone ('El edificio resiste' - The building holds up).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Using 'Resistir' for Emotional Defense
Mistake: "Intento resistir mi tristeza. (I try to resist my sadness.)"
Correction: Intento contener mi tristeza. ('Resistir' usually implies physical or external force; 'contener' or 'reprimir' is better for internal emotions.)
⭐ Usage Tips
Durability Check
When buying something, use '¿Resiste el agua?' (Does it resist water?) or '¿Resiste el peso?' (Does it handle the weight?) to check quality.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
imperfect
present
preterite
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: resiste
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence uses 'resiste' as a command?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'resistir' a stem-changing verb?
No, 'resistir' is a completely regular -ir verb. Its stem (resist-) never changes, which makes it very easy to conjugate compared to tricky verbs like 'dormir' or 'pedir'.
What is the difference between 'resiste' and 'resista'?
'Resiste' is used for facts or informal commands ('Tú resiste' - You resist!). 'Resista' is the form used for wishes, doubts, or formal commands ('Usted resista' - You [formal] resist!).