Sostén (en. Support)

/sosˈten/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Definition: Physical support that keeps something in position.

Example sentence: The support for the painting is very sturdy.

El sostén del cuadro es muy resistente.

Definition: Underwear that supports the breasts.

Example sentence: She bought a new support for her dress.

Ella compró un nuevo sostén para su vestido.

Definition: Emotional or moral support.

Example sentence: He has always been a support in difficult times.

Siempre ha sido un sostén en momentos difíciles.

Origin: Comes from the verb to support, from the Latin 'sustinere'.

Phrase: emotional support

Meaning: Emotional support provided to someone.

sostén emocional

Phrase: material support

Meaning: Physical support used to hold something in place.

sostén material

Phrase: educational support

Meaning: Help or support in the educational field.

sostén escolar

Related word: to support

Description: To keep something in position or to support.

sostener

Related word: sustainable

Description: That can be maintained over time without exhausting resources.

sostenible

Related word: to sustain

Description: To provide support or a base to something.

sustentar

Slang meaning: Refers to a person who helps someone in trouble.

Example: That girl is the support of her group of friends.

Esa chica es el sostén de su grupo de amigos.

Slang meaning: In colloquial contexts, it can refer to a supportive partner.

Example: He considers her his support; she is always there for him.

Lo considera su sostén, siempre está ahí para ella.