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    Resources Translator To resist

to resist

Translation result
resistir to resist


resist verb

1. elude, especially in a baffling way.

The clever thief resisted arrest by blending into the crowded market, making it impossible for the police to identify him among the sea of people. El ladron astuto resistió el arresto mezclándose con la multitud de la feria apretada, lo que lo hacía imposible identificar entre la masa de personas.

2. stand up or offer resistance to somebody or something.

The protesters resisted the police officers who tried to disperse them, refusing to leave the streets until their demands were met. Los manifestantes resistieron a los agentes de policía que intentaron dispersarlos, rehusando dejar las calles hasta que se cumplieran sus demandas.

3. express opposition through action or words.

The protesters resisted the government's attempt to censor free speech by organizing a massive rally in the city square. Los manifestantes resistieron el intento del gobierno de censurar el discurso libre al organizar una gran manifestación en la plaza de la ciudad.

4. withstand the force of something.

The sturdy tree resisted the strong winds that were blowing across the countryside, its roots digging deep into the earth to anchor itself firmly. El árbol resistente se opuso a los vientos fuertes que soplaban por el campo, sus raíces profundizando en la tierra para anclarse firmemente.

5. resist immunologically the introduction of some foreign tissue or organ.

The patient's body resisted the transplant, causing their immune system to reject the new liver. El cuerpo del paciente resistió el trasplante, lo que causó que su sistema inmunológico rechazara el hígado nuevo.

6. refuse to comply.

Despite being offered a deal, the union leader refused to resist and continued to advocate for better working conditions. A pesar de serle ofrecida una oferta, el líder sindical se negó a ceder y continuó defendiendo condiciones laborales mejores.