resistir

[ʁe.zis.ˈtir]

verb

to resist

1. to oppose or fight against something

The citizens decided to resist the oppressive regime.

Os cidadãos decidiram resistir ao regime opressivo.

2. to withstand or endure

This material can resist high temperatures.

Este material pode resistir a altas temperaturas.

3. to refrain from or abstain from something

I couldn't resist eating the chocolate cake.

Não pude resistir a comer o bolo de chocolate.

4. to offer resistance or opposition

Don't resist; it will only make things worse.

Não resista; isso só piorará as coisas.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

resistir

standard usage throughout Brazil

Portugal

resistir

standard usage; same as Brazilian Portuguese

resistir à tentação - to resist temptation

resistir ao tempo - to withstand time/stand the test of time

resistir até o fim - to resist to the end/hold out until the end

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