withstand
BrE /wɪθˈstænd/ AmE /wɪθˈstænd/
verb en → es
past withstood pp withstood ing withstanding
to resist or not be affected by something difficult, unpleasant, etc.
resistir, soportar, aguantar
- withstand a test/challenge
Collocations withstand criticism · withstand the pressure
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The building was designed to withstand earthquakes.
El edificio fue diseñado para resistir terremotos.
to continue doing something difficult or unpleasant, especially when other people cannot do it for long
aguantar, soportar, resistir
- withstand a situation
Collocations withstand the heat · withstand the cold
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She managed to withstand the pain for several hours.
Ella logró aguantar el dolor durante varias horas.