What is the Spanish word for "resist"?

Learn how to say "resist" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

resist

Spanish

resistir

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Examples of how to use "resist" in Spanish

English
I cannot resist a piece of chocolate cake.
Spanish
No puedo resistirme a un trozo de pastel de chocolate.
English
I resist buying more sweets.
Spanish
Resisto la tentación de comprar más dulces.
English
She resisted the urge to shout.
Spanish
Ella resistió la ganas de gritar.
English
They are resisting the new rules.
Spanish
Ellos están resistiendo las nuevas reglas.
English
He has resisted temptation before.
Spanish
Él ha resistido la tentación antes.

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