resistente
adjective
1. durable, tough, resistant resistente a
material that withstands use, blows, or difficult conditions
Common combinations
- material resistente — durable material
- resistente al agua — water-resistant
- resistente a los golpes — impact-resistant
- Esta tela es resistente y no se rompe.This fabric is durable and does not tear.
- Necesito una mochila resistente para viajar.I need a sturdy backpack for traveling.
- El material es resistente al calor.The material is heat-resistant.
2. resilient, tough, able to withstand resistente a
a person or attitude that withstands pressure or difficulties we
Common combinations
- persona resistente — resilient person
- resistente al cansancio — resistant to fatigue
- resistente a la presión — able to withstand pressure
- Es una persona resistente y nunca se rinde.He is a resilient person and never gives up.
- El corredor es resistente al cansancio.The runner is resistant to fatigue.
- Los niños son más resistentes de lo que pensamos.Children are more resilient than we think.
3. resistant resistente a
a microorganism that does not respond well to a medicine
Common combinations
- bacteria resistente — resistant bacterium
- resistente a los antibióticos — antibiotic-resistant
- cepa resistente — resistant strain
- Esta bacteria es resistente a muchos antibióticos.This bacterium is resistant to many antibiotics.
- El médico busca una infección resistente al tratamiento.The doctor is looking for an infection resistant to treatment.
- Algunas cepas son resistentes a la penicilina.Some strains are resistant to penicillin.
Same root
resistirresistencia