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English to Spanish Dictionary

withstand Meaning in Spanish (withstand significado en español)

resistir, soportar
resistir in English:withstand
Plural: withstands
Quick Answer • Resumen

El significado de withstand en español es resistir, soportar. (Soportar o aguantar con éxito la fuerza o el efecto de algo sin sufrir daños o ceder.)

Definitions of Withstand

  1. 1
    verb
    resistir

    To successfully resist or endure the force or effect of something without being damaged or giving way.

    Soportar o aguantar con éxito la fuerza o el efecto de algo sin sufrir daños o ceder.

  2. 2
    verb
    soportar

    To stand firm against an attack, pressure, or difficult conditions.

    Mantenerse firme frente a un ataque, presión o condiciones difíciles.

Example Sentences

“The old bridge was built to withstand strong winds and floods.”

El viejo puente fue construido para resistir vientos fuertes e inundaciones.

“She had to withstand immense pressure during the negotiations.”

Tuvo que soportar una presión inmensa durante las negociaciones.

“Few structures can withstand an earthquake of that magnitude.”

Pocas estructuras pueden resistir un terremoto de esa magnitud.

Synonyms (Sinónimos)

In Spanish:

aguantarsoportarresistir

Antonyms (Antónimos)

In Spanish:

cedersucumbir

In English:

surrenderyieldsuccumbgive in

Inflected Word Forms

third person singularwithstands
past tensewithstood
present participlewithstanding
agent nounwithstander

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

withstand the test of timeexpression

To remain strong, successful, or popular for a very long time.