Apoyándose (en. Leaning)

/apoˈjandose/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
English text: To place part of the body on a surface to support oneself or rest.
English text: He is leaning against the wall to rest.
Se está apoyando en la pared para descansar.
English text: To turn to something or someone for help or backing.
English text: She is leaning on her friends in this difficult moment.
Ella se está apoyando en sus amigos en este momento difícil.
English text: To lean on something to avoid falling.
English text: The boy is leaning on the table to avoid falling.
El niño se está apoyando en la mesa para no caerse.

Etymology

English text: From the verb apoyarse, which comes from the Latin 'appoggiāre'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

English text: to lean on something
English text: To use something as support.
apoyarse en algo
English text: to lean on someone
English text: To count on the support or help of a person.
apoyarse en alguien
English text: one shouldn't always lean on others
English text: Not to constantly depend on others.
no hay que apoyarse siempre

Related Words

English text: support
English text: Assistance or help provided to someone.
apoyo
English text: support
English text: Physical or emotional support that is provided.
sostén

Slang Meanings

English text: Rest or repose
English text: After the race, I just wanted to lean for a while.
Después de la carrera, solo quería apoyarse un rato.
English text: To seek help
English text: When he can't handle everything, he always leans on his family.
Cuando no puede con todo, siempre se apoya en su familia.