Apoyarme (en. Support me)

/apoˈjaɾ.me/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

To put the body in contact with a support to maintain balance or stability.

I like to lean against the wall when I'm tired.

Me gusta apoyarme en la pared cuando estoy cansado.

To receive help or backing from someone.

I can always rely on my friends in difficult times.

Siempre puedo apoyarme en mis amigos en momentos difíciles.

To trust someone for emotional or physical support.

It is important for me to lean on my loved ones.

Es importante apoyarme en mis seres queridos.

From the Spanish 'apoyar' which comes from the Latin 'appollāre', meaning 'to support' or 'to sustain'.

to lean on someone

To receive help or support from a person.

apoyarse en alguien

I can't rely on you

Indicates that one cannot count on someone for support.

no puedo apoyarme en ti

to lean on something

To use an object as physical support.

apoyarse en algo

support

The act of helping or backing someone.

apoyo

support

What serves to hold or keep something in place.

sostén

trust

To believe in someone's ability or goodness.

confianza

To count on someone in difficult situations.

When I am in trouble, I know I can lean on my buddies.

Cuando estoy en problemas, yo sé que puedo apoyarme en mis panas.

To receive emotional support.

Sometimes I just need to rely on my friends to feel better.

A veces solo necesito apoyarme en mis amigos para sentirme mejor.