Apoyarse (en. Lean)

a-po-yar-se

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
English translation: To support oneself or rest on something.
English translation: She leans against the wall to rest.
Ella se apoya en la pared para descansar.
English translation: To rely on the help or support of someone.
English translation: I can lean on you in difficult times.
Me puedo apoyar en ti en momentos difíciles.
English translation: To trust in an idea or argument.
English translation: The author relies on various theories to defend his point of view.
El autor se apoya en varias teorías para defender su punto de vista.

Etymology

English translation: From the Latin 'appoggiāre', which means 'to support' or 'to lean'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

English translation: lean on something
English translation: To trust or base an opinion on an argument.
apoyarse en algo
English translation: lean on someone
English translation: To receive support or help from another person.
apoyarse en alguien
English translation: you shouldn't lean too much
English translation: It refers to not being overly dependent on something or someone.
no hay que apoyarse demasiado

Related Words

English translation: support
English translation: Support or help that is offered.
apoyo
English translation: supporter
English translation: Object or person that serves as support.
apoyador
English translation: sustenance
English translation: The action of sustaining or supporting.
sustentación

Slang Meanings

English translation: To have backing in an informal context.
English translation: At this party, I can lean on my friends.
En esta fiesta, me puedo apoyar en mis amigos.
English translation: To turn to someone in crisis situations.
English translation: If you have problems, you just need to lean on us.
Si tienes problemas, solo debes apoyarte en nosotros.