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    Apoyó (en. Support)

    /a.poˈjo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To hold something or someone up so that it does not fall.
    She supported the table against the wall.
    Ella apoyó la mesa contra la pared.
    To provide help or backing to someone in a difficult situation.
    The government supported those affected by the disaster.
    El gobierno apoyó a los afectados por el desastre.
    To accept or agree with an idea or proposal.
    He supported the unanimous decision of the committee.
    Apoyó la decisión unánime del comité.

    Etymology

    It derives from the Latin 'appogiāre', which means 'to support'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to provide support
    To offer help or backing to someone.
    dar apoyo
    to support someone
    To stand by someone in a situation.
    apoyar a alguien
    moral support
    Emotional or psychological assistance.
    apoyo moral
    to support a cause
    To join the defense of an ideology or initiative.
    apoyar una causa

    Related Words

    support
    Action of supporting; backing or help.
    apoyo
    support
    An object or person that holds or helps maintain.
    sostén
    backing
    Support or guarantee in critical situations.
    respaldo

    Slang Meanings

    To lend a hand
    Whenever I can, I will lend a hand to my friends in their projects.
    Siempre que pueda, daré la mano a mis amigos en sus proyectos.
    To give a hand
    He helped me with the move, he was a great help.
    Me ayudó con la mudanza, fue una gran ayuda.