resistance

• Sustantivo que denota la acción o capacidad de oponerse, aguantar o luchar contra algo, como una fuerza, presión o corriente eléctrica.

A noun referring to the act or ability to oppose, withstand, or fight against something, such as force, pressure, or electrical current.

incontable

1. Opposition or refusalB2formal

   The act of opposing or fighting against something or someone.

   Resistencia, oposición

   • The protesters showed strong resistance to the new law.
   • The army met with fierce resistance from the enemy.
   • There was little resistance to the proposed changes.

   Sinónimosdefiancedissentfightobjectionoppositionrebellionrefusalstandstruggle

   Antónimosacceptancecompliancecooperationsubmissionsurrender

2. Electrical resistanceB2formalscientific

   A measure of the opposition to the flow of electric current in a circuit.

   Resistencia eléctrica

   • Copper wire has low electrical resistance.
   • The resistor provides 100 ohms of resistance.
   • High resistance can cause overheating in electrical components.

   Sinónimosimpedanceohmic resistance

3. Biological resistanceB2formalmedical

   The ability of an organism to withstand the effects of a harmful agent, such as a drug or disease.

   Resistencia biológica

   • Bacteria can develop resistance to antibiotics over time.
   • The patient showed resistance to the treatment.
   • Vaccination helps build resistance to certain viruses.

   Sinónimosimmunityresiliencetolerance

   Antónimossusceptibilityvulnerability