resistência
[ʁe.zis.ˈtɐ̃.sja]
nounfemininepl: resistências
resistance
1. The act or capacity of resisting; opposition to force or pressure
The material showed great resistance to heat.
O material mostrou grande resistência ao calor.
2. Opposition to an invading force, occupying power, or authoritarian regime
The resistance movement fought against the occupation.
O movimento de resistência lutou contra a ocupação.
3. In physics, the property of a material or device that impedes the flow of electric current
The circuit's resistance is measured in ohms.
A resistência do circuito é medida em ohms.
4. Physical stamina or endurance
He built his resistance through regular training.
Ele desenvolveu sua resistência através do treinamento regular.
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