How To Say "Resistance" In Spanish

"Resistencia" in Spanish encompasses various meanings, depending on the context in which it is used:

Physical Resistance: Refers to the ability of an object or substance to withstand the action of a force.

• El metal tiene una alta resistencia al calor. (The metal has a high resistance to heat.)

Political Resistance: Implies opposition or dissent against a ruling authority or oppressive regime.

• La resistencia del pueblo fue fundamental para el cambio político. (The people's resistance was crucial for the political change.)

Fitness and Training: Pertains to the capacity of muscles to endure exertion or strain.

• El entrenamiento de resistencia es importante para desarrollar fuerza. (Resistance training is important for developing strength.)

Synonyms of "Resistance" in Spanish

Here are synonyms for the term "resistencia" in Spanish along with their definitions:

• Tenacidad (IPA: /tenaˈsiðad/): The quality of being tenacious, persistent, or determined in the face of challenges or adversity.
• Durabilidad (IPA: /duɾabiˈliðad/): The ability of something to withstand wear, pressure, or damage and remain in good condition over time.
• Fortaleza (IPA: /foɾtaˈleθa/): Strength, both physical and metaphorical, that allows a person or thing to endure and resist external forces or difficulties.
• Firmeza (IPA: /fiɾˈmeθa/): The quality of being firm, resolute, or unwavering, especially in one's beliefs, decisions, or actions.
• Constancia (IPA: /konˈstanθja/): The quality of being consistent, steady, or unchanging in behavior, effort, or performance.
• Solidez (IPA: /soˈliðez/): The state of being solid, stable, or reliable, often used to describe the strength or stability of an object or an organization.
• Resistencia física (IPA: /resistenˈsia ˈfisika/): The physical endurance or ability to withstand physical exertion and fatigue.
• Oposición (IPA: /opoˈsiθjon/): The act of opposing or resisting something, often used in the context of disagreement or conflict.
• Insistencia (IPA: /insistenˈsja/): The act of persistently and repeatedly making a request, demand, or assertion, often to achieve a specific goal.
• Perseverancia (IPA: /perseveɾanˈsja/): The quality of persevering or continuing with a task, goal, or effort despite obstacles, setbacks, or difficulties.

—The verb and adjective forms of “resistance” (to resist, resistant, resisted, resistible) are analyzed in other MostUsedWords.com blog posts.