stand up to

plantar cara a, enfrentarse a

No dejar que alguien te intimide o te trate mal.

En inglés sencillo: To refuse to let someone frighten you or treat you badly.

• You must stand up to him.
• She stood up to the school bully.
• Why does nobody stand up to that manager?

Cómo se usa: stand up to someone (She finally stood up to her boss.)

Sinónimos: resist, defy, confront

Antónimos: submit

Expresiones frecuentes: stand up to someone, stand up to bullies

resistir, aguantar

Mantenerse fuerte o en buen estado pese a daños, presión o condiciones difíciles.

En inglés sencillo: To stay strong or in good condition despite damage, pressure, or difficult conditions.

• This coat stands up to rain.
• The cheap chairs did not stand up to daily use.
• Will the roof stand up to another winter?

Cómo se usa: stand up to something (These boots stand up to heavy use.)

Sinónimos: withstand, resist, survive

Expresiones frecuentes: stand up to wear, stand up to pressure