Resistente
Example: Este material es resistente al desgaste y dura muchos años.
Definition
"Resistente" describes something that can withstand wear, pressure, or damage without breaking or deteriorating, as in the phrase 'Este material es resistente al desgaste y dura muchos años,' meaning this material resists wear and lasts many years.
Etymology
The word "resistente" comes from the Latin verb 'resistere,' meaning 'to withstand' or 'to resist.' It entered Spanish maintaining the sense of enduring or opposing something harmful or challenging, highlighting strength and durability.
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"Resistente" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 94 commonly used words.
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