Soportado (en. Supported)

/soɾ̙pɔɾˈtaðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
That has been sustained or tolerated.
The weight was supported by the structure.
El peso fue soportado por la estructura.
That has resisted a load or pressure.
The bridge supported by firm piles is safer.
El puente soportado por pilotes firmes es más seguro.
That has been under a period of suffering or difficulties.
The pain that has been endured for so long now feels lighter.
El dolor que soportado durante tanto tiempo ahora parece más leve.

Etymology

From Latin 'supportatus', participle of the verb 'supportare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

To bear a load
To tolerate or maintain a weight.
soportar una carga
There's no one who can stand it
Expression indicating that something is hard to tolerate.
no hay quien lo soporte
To endure bad weather
To withstand adverse weather conditions.
soportar el mal tiempo

Related Words

Support
An element that holds something up.
soporte
To bear
To tolerate or resist something.
soportar
Tolerability
The capacity to bear something.
soportabilidad

Slang Meanings

To tolerate something you do not like.
I have to put up with my workmate.
Tengo que soportar a mi compañero de trabajo.
To endure an annoying situation.
Sometimes you just have to endure the traffic.
A veces solo hay que soportar el tráfico.