Apoyados (en. Supported)

/apoʝaˈðos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That is sustained or backed.
The books are supported on the shelf.
Los libros están apoyados en la estantería.
Supported also refers to agreeing with something.
We are supported in the team's decision.
Estamos apoyados en la decisión del equipo.
That is at rest on a support.
The bicycles are supported against the wall.
Las bicicletas están apoyadas contra la pared.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'to support', which comes from the Latin 'appoiāre'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To be supported
To be in a position of support or backing.
estar apoyado
To lean on something
To resort to something for sustenance or help.
apoyarse en algo
To have the support of
To count on the backing or help of someone.
tener el apoyo de

Related Words

Support
Sustenance or backing offered to something or someone.
apoyo
To support
To place something so that it is held up.
apoyar
To back
To provide support or backing to a cause or person.
respaldar

Slang Meanings

To be in a comfortable or secure situation.
With my current job, I am supported and have nothing to worry about.
Con mi trabajo actual, estoy apoyado y no tengo de qué preocuparme.
To receive assistance or help in a complicated situation.
I am always supported by my friends in difficult times.
Siempre estoy apoyado por mis amigos en tiempos difíciles.