resistencia
/reh-sees-TEN-see-ah/
stamina
Showing the physical endurance needed to maintain resistencia over a long distance.
resistencia(noun)
stamina
?physical endurance
,endurance
?ability to last long
resistance
?general ability to withstand stress
📝 In Action
El corredor tiene una gran resistencia física.
A2The runner has great physical stamina.
Perdí la resistencia después de subir tantas escaleras.
B1I lost my endurance after climbing so many stairs.
Su resistencia a las enfermedades es impresionante.
B2His resistance to illnesses is impressive.
💡 Grammar Points
Gender Rule
Like most Spanish nouns that end in '-cia' or '-ción', 'resistencia' is always feminine, so you use 'la' or 'una' before it.
⭐ Usage Tips
Physical Context
When talking about sports or health, 'resistencia' almost always means 'stamina' or 'endurance,' referring to how long you can sustain an activity.
Illustrating the act of opposition or refusal, which is a form of resistencia.
resistencia(noun)
resistance
?opposition or refusal to comply
,defiance
?open refusal
opposition
?act of fighting against something
📝 In Action
Hubo mucha resistencia a la nueva ley del gobierno.
B1There was a lot of resistance to the government's new law.
La Resistencia luchó en secreto durante la guerra.
B2The Resistance fought in secret during the war. (Refers to a specific historical group)
Su resistencia a cambiar de opinión era evidente.
B2His reluctance (resistance) to change his mind was evident.
💡 Grammar Points
Using 'a'
When talking about resisting something specific, you often use the preposition 'a' (to/against): 'resistencia A la orden' (resistance TO the order).
⭐ Usage Tips
The Big 'R'
If you see 'La Resistencia' capitalized, it usually refers to a specific historical movement (like those against Nazi occupation), similar to how we use 'The Resistance' in English.
Depicting a resistor, the electronic component that provides electrical resistencia.
resistencia(noun)
resistance
?electrical property (Ohms)
resistor
?the electrical component itself
📝 In Action
La resistencia del circuito se mide en ohmios.
C1The resistance of the circuit is measured in ohms.
Necesitamos una resistencia de 10 kiloohmios para este proyecto.
C1We need a 10 kilo-ohm resistor for this project.
💡 Grammar Points
Technical Usage
In science, 'resistencia' describes the property of a material (how much it blocks current). If you mean the tiny component itself, you might also hear the masculine noun 'un resistor' in some regions, though 'una resistencia' is very common for the component too.
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: resistencia
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'resistencia' in the context of physical stamina?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'resistencia' the same as 'fuerza' (strength)?
No, they are different! 'Fuerza' is the raw power you can exert (like lifting a heavy weight once). 'Resistencia' is the ability to maintain that effort over a long time (like running a marathon or holding a plank).
Can 'resistencia' refer to a person?
No, 'resistencia' is the concept or the group. If you want to refer to a person who resists, you would use 'el/la resistente' (the resistant one) or 'el/la opositor/a' (the opponent).