be resistant

[bi rɪˈzɪstənt]

verb phrase

ser resistente / oferecer resistência

1. to show resistance or unwillingness to accept or comply with something

The material is resistant to heat and pressure.

O material é resistente ao calor e à pressão.

2. to have the ability to withstand or endure something

These antibiotics-resistant bacteria are difficult to treat.

Essas bactérias resistentes a antibióticos são difíceis de tratar.

3. to actively oppose or fight against something

She was resistant to the new management policy.

Ela era resistente à nova política de gestão.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

ser resistente / resistir a

common in both formal and informal contexts

Portugal

ser resistente / opor-se

often used with 'opor-se a' for active opposition

São Paulo

ser resistente / fazer resistência

frequent in business and technical contexts

put up resistance

offer resistance

built to resist

stand one's ground

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