resistant

resistant(
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An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
adjective
a. resistente
This upholstery is resistant to fire.Este tapizado es resistente al fuego.
b. inmune
Gary had chickenpox as a baby, and now he is resistant.Gary tuvo la varicela cuando era un bebé, y ahora es inmune.
a. reticente
Emily is resistant to trying new farming methods.Emily es reticente a probar nuevos métodos de cultivo.
b.
This refers to an idiomatic word or phrase for which there is no word-for-word translation.
no direct translation
Alfred is resistant to follow his doctor's orders.Alfred muestra resistencia a seguir las indicaciones de su médico.
People are resistant to change when changes are imposed upon them.Las personas se resisten al cambio cuando los cambios se les imponen.
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