Meaning and behavior
What does resistirse mean?
Resistirse means to resist / be reluctant. VerbyGo classifies it as a regular -IR verb. It is reflexive, so its conjugated forms pair the verb with the matching reflexive pronoun.
Build from reliable parts
Principal forms
- Infinitive
- resistirse
- Gerund
- resistiéndose
- Past participle
- resistido
Reflexive pattern
How this verb behaves
Use the matching pronoun: me, te, se, nos, os or se.
The base verb follows the regular -IR present endings.
Keep the natural connector: resistirse a .
Conjugation guide
Present forms
Present forms
Present
Use the present forms of resistirse for current situations, routines and actions that happen regularly.
| Subject | Resistirse |
|---|---|
| yo | me resisto |
| tú | te resistes |
| él / ella / usted | se resiste |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos resistimos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os resistís |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se resisten |
Conjugation guide
Past forms
Past forms
Preterite
Use the preterite when the action of resistirse is presented as completed in the past.
| Subject | Resistirse |
|---|---|
| yo | me resistí |
| tú | te resististe |
| él / ella / usted | se resistió |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos resistimos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os resististeis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se resistieron |
Past forms
Imperfect past
Use the imperfect for repeated or ongoing past uses of resistirse, or for background information.
| Subject | Resistirse |
|---|---|
| yo | me resistía |
| tú | te resistías |
| él / ella / usted | se resistía |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos resistíamos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os resistíais |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se resistían |
Conjugation guide
Future and conditional
Future and conditional
Simple future
Use the future forms of resistirse for predictions, promises and future statements.
| Subject | Resistirse |
|---|---|
| yo | me resistiré |
| tú | te resistirás |
| él / ella / usted | se resistirá |
| nosotros / nosotras | nos resistiremos |
| vosotros / vosotras | os resistiréis |
| ellos / ellas / ustedes | se resistirán |
Verified context
A natural example
Carlos y Ana no se resisten a cambiar el plan cuando hay una buena razón.
Carlos and Ana do not resist changing the plan when there is a good reason.
me resisto
Present form for yo.
nos resistimos
Present form for nosotros/as.
Quick answers
Resistirse FAQ
What does resistirse mean?
Resistirse means to resist / be reluctant.
Is resistirse regular or irregular?
Resistirse is a regular -IR verb and is used reflexively.
Is resistirse reflexive?
Yes. Resistirse uses a reflexive pronoun that agrees with the subject.
What is the gerund of resistirse?
The gerund of resistirse is resistiéndose.
What is the past participle of resistirse?
The past participle of resistirse is resistido.
How is resistirse conjugated in the present?
The verified public subject set is me resisto, te resistes, se resiste, nos resistimos, se resisten.
How is resistirse conjugated in the preterite?
The verified public subject set is me resistí, te resististe, se resistió, nos resistimos, se resistieron.
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