resist
resist(
rih
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zihst
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. resistir
The villagers weren't able to resist their assailants.Los aldeanos no fueron capaces de resistir sus agresores.
b. oponer resistencia a
The Aztecs resisted the conquistadors.Los aztecas opusieron resistencia a los conquistadores.
c. oponerse a
The soldiers weren't able to resist the enemy attacks.Los soldados no fueron capaces de resistir los ataques enemigos.
a. resistirse a
My puppy is so cute that you cannot resist smiling when you see him.Mi cachorro es tan precioso que no puedes resistirte a sonreír cuando lo ves.
b. resistir
Lauren can't resist desserts made with toffee.Lauren no puede resistir los postres hechos con cajeta.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
a. resistirse
Sam's parents wanted him to go to college, but he resisted.Los padres de Sam querían que fuera a la universidad, pero él se resistió.
b. oponer resistencia
It's no use resisting when you're dealing with a large corporation.No vale la pena oponer resistencia cuando se trata con una gran corporación.
4. (to refrain)
a. resistirse
The dessert looks delicious. I can't resist.El postre se ve delicioso. No puedo resistirme.
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