Spanish word

resistente

Pronunciation

IPA/resisˈtente/

Meaning

  • adjectivesturdy

Example

Mi teléfono es resistente.

My phone is sturdy.

Illustration for resistente (sturdy)

More examples

La chaqueta es resistente al agua.

The jacket is water-resistant.

Core concept

A stainless steel water bottle that stays sealed and dent-free after drops and rough handling.

Common phrases

  • resistente al agua

    water-resistant

  • material resistente

    sturdy material

  • resistente a los golpes

    impact-resistant

Similar words

fuerte: Withstands forceful impacts and heavy strain due to strong physical power.
robusto: Solid in build and health, able to hold up over long periods of use.
resiliente: Bounces back rapidly to normal after pressure, shock, or difficulty.
tenaz: Shows steady resolve, continuing effort through difficult circumstances.

Definition in Spanish

Describe a personas, materiales u objetos capaces de aguantar esfuerzos, daños o condiciones difíciles sin perder su función o integridad.

Word origin

The Spanish adjective resistente derives from Latin resistere via Spanish resistir and is formed with the adjectival suffix -ente to mean having the quality of resisting.

Usage tips

  • In product descriptions resistente focuses on the ability to withstand damage, while duradero emphasizes long life and resiliente emphasizes recovering after stress.

Other meanings

  • toughadjective

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