This is the 5740th most frequent Spanish word.
resistir
To withstand, endure, or resist.
Used to express resisting or opposing a temptation or urge.
Es difícil resistir la tentación de comer chocolate.
It's difficult to resist the temptation to eat chocolate.
Used to indicate the ability to endure physical forces or conditions.
La puerta puede resistir hasta vientos de 100 km/h.
The door can withstand winds of up to 100 km/h.
Used metaphorically to indicate persevering or standing firm against challenges or difficulties.