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resistance

[/rɪˈzɪstəns/]
nounfemininepl: resistances
resistência
1. The act of opposing or resisting something
The resistance to the new policy was strong.
A resistência à nova política foi forte.
2. The power or capacity to resist
Her body's resistance to disease was impressive.
A resistência do seu corpo à doença foi impressionante.
3. In physics, the opposition to the flow of electric current
The wire has high electrical resistance.
O fio tem alta resistência elétrica.
4. An organized group resisting authority or occupation
The resistance movement fought against the occupation.
O movimento de resistência lutou contra a ocupação.
5. Opposition or difficulty encountered
We met resistance at every step.
Encontramos resistência em cada passo.
Synonyms
oppositiondefiancerefusalobstructionimpedance
Antonyms
acceptancecompliancesurrendersubmissioncooperation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resistência
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
resistência
Common in formal and informal contexts
Rio de Janeiro
resistência
Widely used in both colloquial and formal speech
Portugal
resistência
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

resistance is futile - a resistência é fútil
take the line of least resistance - seguir o caminho de menor resistência
meet with resistance - encontrar resistência
put up resistance - oferecer resistência
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