Apoyando (en. Supporting)
/apo'jando/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To hold something with a force or support.
She is supporting the table with one leg.
Ella está apoyando la mesa con una pierna.
To offer assistance or protection to someone.
We are supporting the students in their education.
Estamos apoyando a los estudiantes en su formación.
To maintain an opinion or idea.
He is supporting the proposal for change.
Él está apoyando la propuesta de cambio.
Etymology
From the Latin 'appodiare', which means to place upon.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to support someone
To hold or help another person.
apoyar a alguien
to rely on something
To use something as a support.
apoyarse en algo
to give support
To offer help or backing.
dar apoyo
Related Words
support
Hold or assistance in something.
apoyo
to support
Act of holding or helping someone.
apoyar
Slang Meanings
To support someone in a difficult situation.
I will be supporting my friend in this difficult time.
Voy a estar apoyando a mi amigo en este momento complicado.
To face a situation together.
When one falls, the other is always supporting.
Cuando uno cae, el otro está apoyando siempre.