Apoyada (en. Supported)

/apoˈɣaða/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is supported or backed by something.
The lamp is supported on the table.
La lámpara está apoyada sobre la mesa.
That is held up with support or help.
Her project is supported by several institutions.
Su proyecto está apoyada por varias instituciones.
In a non-upright position, rather reclined or tilted.
She was supported against the wall while waiting.
Ella estaba apoyada en la pared mientras esperaba.

Etymology

It comes from the verb 'apoyar', which means to support or provide backing.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to leave someone supported
Leaving someone in an uncomfortable situation without help.
dejar a alguien apoyado
to be supported by something
To rely or base oneself on something for support or security.
estar apoyado en algo
to do something halfway
To perform a task incompletely, without full support.
hacer algo a medias

Related Words

support
Sustenance or backing given to something or someone.
apoyo
to support
To provide support or help to something or someone.
apoyar
support
Object or body that supports something.
sosten

Slang Meanings

To be in a situation of mutual support.
When someone has problems, friends are always supported.
Cuando uno tiene problemas, los amigos siempre están apoyados.
To be with someone in a romantic or affectionate way.
That couple always sees each other supported by one another.
Esa pareja siempre se ven apoyados el uno al otro.