resilient

S2 W2

BrE /ˈrez.ɪ.lənt/ AmE /ˈriz.ə.lənt/

adjective en → es

1 STRENGTH [attributive / predicative] B1

able to deal with difficult situations without becoming unwell or losing hope

resiliente, fuerte, resistente

  • be resilient

Collocations resilient to change · a resilient attitude

  • She is very resilient and has overcome many difficulties.

    Ella es muy resiliente y ha superado muchas dificultades.

2 RECOVERY [attributive / predicative] B1

able to recover quickly from illness or hardship

resiliente, recuperarse rápidamente

  • be resilient

Collocations resilient to stress · a resilient economy

  • The company was resilient and recovered quickly after the crisis.

    La empresa fue resiliente y se recuperó rápidamente después de la crisis.

3 DURABLE [attributive / predicative] B2

able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage without failing or breaking down

resistente, duradero, robusto

  • be resilient

Collocations resilient materials · a resilient structure

  • The building was designed to be resilient against earthquakes.

    El edificio fue diseñado para resistir terremotos.