resistencia: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

Primarily uncountable. You 'offer resistance', not 'a resistance'. It can be countable when referring to specific organized groups (e.g., 'the French and Dutch resistances') or in electronics ('a 10-ohm resistor' is a component offering resistance).

'Resistance to' is the standard, broader preposition (resistance to change, to disease, to an idea). 'Resistance against' is less common and typically used for active, organised opposition to a tangible force or authority (resistance against the invaders, against oppression).

'Resistance' often implies a more active, forceful, or physical effort to stop something. 'Opposition' can be broader, including verbal disagreement, political stance, or a competing position. All resistance is a form of opposition, but not all opposition is resistance (e.g., the opposition party in parliament).

It means opposition that is pointless or hopeless from the start, as it has no chance of success. It often carries a tone of pity or inevitability.

The act or power of opposing, withstanding, or refusing to accept something.

Resistencia is usually formal to neutral; common in academic, technical, political, and everyday contexts. in register.

Resistencia: in British English it is pronounced /rɪˈzɪs.təns/, and in American English it is pronounced /rɪˈzɪs.təns/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.