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resistencia

reh-sees-TEN-see-ahresisˈtensja

stamina, endurance

Also: resistance
NounfA2
A determined cartoon figure hiking up a very steep, long green hill under a bright sun, demonstrating physical endurance.

📝 In Action

El corredor tiene una gran resistencia física.

A2

The runner has great physical stamina.

Perdí la resistencia después de subir tantas escaleras.

B1

I lost my endurance after climbing so many stairs.

Su resistencia a las enfermedades es impresionante.

B2

His resistance to illnesses is impressive.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • prueba de resistencia – endurance test
  • ganar resistencia – to gain stamina

resistance, defiance

Also: opposition
NounfB1
A small, determined cartoon figure pushing firmly against a large, unmoving, solid red brick wall with both hands, symbolizing opposition.

📝 In Action

Hubo mucha resistencia a la nueva ley del gobierno.

B1

There was a lot of resistance to the government's new law.

La Resistencia luchó en secreto durante la guerra.

B2

The Resistance fought in secret during the war. (Refers to a specific historical group)

Su resistencia a cambiar de opinión era evidente.

B2

His reluctance (resistance) to change his mind was evident.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • oposición (opposition)
  • rebeldía (rebellion, defiance)

Antonyms

  • aceptación (acceptance)
  • sumisión (submission)

Common Collocations

  • ofrecer resistencia – to offer resistance
  • movimiento de resistencia – resistance movement

resistance

Also: resistor
NounfC1formal
A close-up of a standard, small cylindrical electronic resistor component with colored bands connecting two simple wires in a circuit.

📝 In Action

La resistencia del circuito se mide en ohmios.

C1

The resistance of the circuit is measured in ohms.

Necesitamos una resistencia de 10 kiloohmios para este proyecto.

C1

We need a 10 kilo-ohm resistor for this project.

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • impedancia (impedance)

Antonyms

  • conductividad (conductivity)

Common Collocations

  • cable de baja resistencia – low-resistance cable

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "resistencia" in Spanish:

defiance→endurance→opposition→resistance→resistor→stamina→

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Quick Quiz: resistencia

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence uses 'resistencia' in the context of physical stamina?

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📚 Etymology▼

The word comes directly from the Latin *resistentia*, which combines *re-* (meaning 'back' or 'against') and *sistere* (meaning 'to stand' or 'to place'). So, it literally means 'the act of standing back against something.'

First recorded: 13th century

Cognates (Related words)

Italian: resistenzaFrench: résistanceEnglish: resistance

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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).