Apóyate (en. Lean on)

/aˈpoʊ.ʝa.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To use something as support to prevent a fall.

Lean on the cane if you feel weak.

Apóyate en el bastón si te sientes débil.

To position oneself for support or assistance.

Lean against the wall to rest.

Apóyate en la pared para descansar.

To seek help or backing from another person.

You can lean on your friends when you are sad.

Puedes apóyate en tus amigos cuando estés triste.

From the verb 'apoyar', which originates from the Latin 'appoggiare'.

lean on me

Trust in me and seek my help.

apóyate en mí

don't lean too much

Don't depend too much on others.

no te apuyes demasiado

rely on your strengths

Use your skills to move forward.

apóyate en tus fortalezas

support

Sustenance or assistance offered to someone.

apoyo

to support

To provide support or help to someone or something.

apoyar

backing

Support or help granted to strengthen something.

respaldo

To trust someone who can help.

In this project, lean on Juan's experience.

En este proyecto, apóyate en la experiencia de Juan.

To take a break and relax.

After a long day, I just want to lean back and watch a movie.

Después de un largo día, solo quiero apóyate y ver una película.