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"Resistance" is a noun which is often translated as "la resistencia", and "strength" is a noun which is often translated as "la fuerza". Learn more about the difference between "resistance" and "strength" below.
resistance(
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)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (opposition)
a. la resistencia (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
We defeated the enemy easily, as their troops were too weak to put up any resistance.Derrotamos al enemigo fácilmente, ya que sus tropas estaban demasiado debilitadas como para oponer resistencia.
2. (politics)
a. la resistencia (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Women have played an important role in the Palestinian resistance to Israeli occupation.Las mujeres han desempeñado un papel importante en la resistencia palestina a la ocupación israelí.
3. (medicine)
a. la resistencia (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
A deficiency in vitamin A and iron can affect the body's resistence to infection.Una deficiencia de vitamina A y hierro puede afectar la resistencia del cuerpo a las infecciones.
4. (physics)
a. la resistencia (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The car's new design is more streamlined, offering less air resistance.El nuevo diseño del carro es más aerodinámico y opone una menor resistencia al aire.
a. la resistencia (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Silicone has high electrical resistance.La silicona tiene una alta resistencia eléctrica.
strength(
strehngkth
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
2. (fortitude)
a. la fuerza (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
It took all of her inner strength to finally stand up to her boss.Al final, tuvo que hacer acopio de todas sus fuerzas para enfrentarse a su jefe.
b. la fortaleza (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
It requires great strength to face such a loss.Enfrentarse a una pérdida así requiere mucha fortaleza.
a. la resistencia (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The strength of this structure is due to reinforced concrete.La resistencia de esta estructura se debe al hormigón armado.
a. el punto fuerte (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The company must analyze their own strengths and weaknesses.La empresa debe estudiar cuáles son sus puntos fuertes y débiles.
