resistiu

[ʁe.zis.ˈtiu]

verb

resisted

1. Past tense of 'resistir' - to oppose or withstand something

He resisted the temptation.

Ele resistiu à tentação.

2. To endure or hold out against pressure or force

The fortress resisted the siege for months.

A fortaleza resistiu ao cerco por meses.

3. To refuse to accept or comply with something

She resisted the proposed changes.

Ela resistiu às mudanças propostas.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

resistiu

Standard usage throughout Brazil

São Paulo

resistiu

Standard usage

Rio de Janeiro

resistiu

Standard usage

Portugal

resistiu

Standard usage, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

resistir ao impulso - to resist the urge

resistir até o fim - to resist until the end

não resistir a - cannot help but, cannot resist

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