Sostén (en. Support)

/sosˈten/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

noun

Support or help to keep something in place.

The support of the shelf was damaged.

El sostén de la estantería estaba dañado.

Garment that holds the breasts.

I bought a new support for the occasion.

Compré un sostén nuevo para la ocasión.

Emotional or physical help or support.

I have always found in her a great support.

Siempre he encontrado en ella un gran sostén.

From Latin 'sustinere', meaning 'to sustain' or 'to maintain'.

emotional support

Psychological or emotional aid received by a person.

sostén emocional

physical support

Real support that helps keep something in place.

sostén físico

mental support

Ability to maintain emotional stability in difficult situations.

sostén mental

to hold

To keep something in a place or state.

sostener

sustainability

Ability to remain or endure over time in a balanced manner.

sostenibilidad

Support

At the party, good support was needed for the atmosphere.

En la fiesta se necesitaba buen sostén para el ambiente.

Bra

That 'support' she's wearing looks very comfortable.

Ese 'sostén' que lleva parece muy cómodo.