0 to be strong enough, or not be changed by something, or to oppose a person or thing successfully -- resistir
She is an artist whose work will undoubtedly withstand the test of time (= it will still be popular in the future).
The aircraft base is protected with specially designed shelters which are built to withstand ground and air attacks.
Our toys are designed to withstand the rough treatment of the average five-year-old.
a bridge designed to withstand earthquakes
1 to not be destroyed or damaged by sth -- aguantar
Only two buildings withstood the earthquake. Sólo dos edificios resistieron el terremoto.
They have every reason to believe that they can withstand what we are now referring to as a crisis and that they will emerge stronger from every crisis.
These vehicles can withstand almost any accident but, unfortunately, most of the vehicles on our roads are medium or low priced.
I know that she was under all sorts of pressures but that she was able to withstand them.
The region will not be able to withstand another war.
We are just trying to find the best possible way to make it legally sound to be able to withstand any challenges before the court.
She has withstood the temptation of becoming a telephone directory, as she herself said.
