Meaning
resistant; tough
- able to withstand wear, damage, or pressure; tough
- impervious to or unaffected by something (e.g., water, heat)
In a sentence
Questa giacca è fatta di un materiale molto resistente.
This jacket is made of a very tough material.
Il nuovo orologio è resistente all'acqua fino a cinquanta metri.
The new watch is water-resistant up to fifty metres.
Cerchiamo tessuti resistenti e facili da lavare per il divano.
We are looking for sturdy, easy-to-wash fabrics for the sofa.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| resistente | masculine · singular |
| resistente | feminine · singular |
| resistenti | masculine · plural |
| resistenti | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Followed by 'a' when indicating resistance to something: 'resistente all'acqua' (water-resistant).
- Ends in '-e' in the singular and takes '-i' for both masculine and feminine plurals.