resistenza
/re.zisˈtɛn.t͡sa/feminine
In Italian, endurance can be translated as resistenza or durata depending on the context.
Meaning: the measure of a person's stamina or persistence (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| resistenza | /re.zisˈtɛn.t͡sa/ /re.sisˈtɛn.t͡sa/ |
feminine |
| durata | /duˈra.ta/ | feminine |
The word refers to the measure of a person's stamina or persistence. Use resistenza to describe the capacity to withstand stress, fatigue or physical strain. Use durata to describe the length of time something lasts or its longevity.
Which one should you use?
resistenza is used for physical or mental stamina, whereas durata refers to temporal endurance, such as duration or longevity.
How does it change in a sentence?
Both resistenza and durata are feminine nouns. resistenza requires feminine articles and adjectives, such as una grande resistenza, while durata also requires feminine articles and adjectives, such as una lunga durata.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /re.zisˈtɛn.tsa/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word resistenza also refers to the 'Resistance' movement, the organized underground opposition to Fascism and Nazi occupation in Italy during World War II.
- While resistenza describes human stamina, it is also the standard word for 'electrical resistance' in physics. A learner might be surprised to find the same word used for both a marathon runner and a resistor.
- If you want to say someone has 'grit' or 'perseverance' in a more poetic sense, Italians might use tenacia instead of resistenza. While both imply endurance, tenacia emphasizes the refusal to let go.
Examples in context
- Un triathlon è un temibile test di resistenza.A triathlon is a forbidding test of endurance.This sentence is useful for discussing a test of resistenza.Tatoeba #2364087 by Guybrush88, translation #638257 by darinmex
- In fin dei conti, la durata dell'amore dipende da entrambi i partner.In the end, love's endurance depends on both partners.This sentence is useful for discussing the durata of a relationship.Tatoeba #13263754 by Nuel, translation #13263753 by Nuel
- La tua resistenza fisica durante la maratona è impressionante!Your physical endurance during the marathon is impressive!
- La perseveranza di mio nonno durante la guerra è stata ammirevole.My grandfather's perseverance during the war was admirable.
- La tenacia della squadra ha portato alla vittoria finale.The team's tenacity led to the final victory.
- La sua resistenza fisica è incredibile.His physical endurance is incredible.
Example conversation
Francesco and Sofia are at the gym.
- FrancescoSofia, come fai a correre così tanto?Sofia, how do you run so much?
- SofiaHo lavorato molto sulla mia resistenza quest'anno.I worked a lot on my endurance this year.
- FrancescoIo invece perdo il fiato subito.I, on the other hand, lose my breath immediately.
- SofiaNon preoccuparti, Francesco, è solo questione di tempo.Don't worry, Francesco, it's just a matter of time.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “endurance” translations and entries resistenza, durata, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
