resistencia

/resisˈtenθja/, [re.sisˈt̪ẽn̟.θja]

endurance, resistance


Noun resistencia f (plural resistencias)

  1. resistance
  2. (physics) resistance
  3. resistor (component that implements electrical resistance)
  4. (exercise) endurance, stamina
  5. (figuratively) endurance, resilience
  6. strength (of a material)

Source: Wiktionary available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License


Examples
  • El gasto de electricidad es proporcional a la resistencia total del circuito.

    The electricity cost is proportional to the total resistance of the circuit.

  • Aplastaron toda resistencia.

    They crushed all resistance.

  • Años de resistencia a la adversidad terminó cuando los conquistadores fueron superados en número por los salvajes, y sus esperanzas -y vidas-, llegaron a un triste final.

    Years of resistance to misfortune ended when the settlers' village was overcome by the savages and their hopes and lives came to the bitter end.

  • El concepto de resistencia es igualmente aplicable en fluidos.

    The concept of resistance is just as applicable in fluids.

  • El enemigo se rindió sin dar más resistencia.

    The enemy gave in without further resistance.

  • Esta barca está hecha con aluminio de alta calidad y acero de alta resistencia.

    This boat is made with high grade aluminum and high strength iron.

  • La resistencia es la capacidad de llevar a cabo una actividad física o mental durante un período de tiempo prolongado sin cansarse. Se puede aumentar la resistencia con el entrenamiento, el mantenimiento de un estilo de vida saludable y el consumo de una dieta sana y equilibrada.

    Stamina is the capacity to carry on a physical or mental activity for an extensive period of time without getting tired. You can increase your stamina by training, by maintaining a healthy lifestyle and by consuming a healthy and balanced diet.

  • Los que son terroristas para unos, son la resistencia para otros.

    Those who are terrorists for some, are resistance for others.

  • El Día de Colón debería ser recordado como el "Día de la Resistencia India".

    Columbus Day should be remembered as the "Day of Indian Resistance".

  • Se admiraron de su resistencia.

    They were amazed at his courage.


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