Sostengo (en. Support)

/sosˈteŋɡo/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

Support or backing given to something.

The economic support of the family is very important.

El sostengo económico de la familia es muy importante.

Argument or reason presented to justify an opinion.

His support in the discussion was very convincing.

Su sostengo en la discusión fue muy convincente.

verb

To keep something in a raised or stable position.

I hold the box while you fill it.

Yo sostengo la caja mientras tú la llenas.

To defend or support an idea, thesis, or viewpoint.

She claims that education is the key to success.

Ella sostiene que la educación es la clave del éxito.

From the verb 'sostener', which comes from the Latin 'sustinere'.

I stand firm

I maintain a strong and clear position on a topic.

sostengo firme

I assert that

I express that I believe or affirm something emphatically.

sostengo que

to sustain

Verb that means to maintain or support something.

sostener

sustainability

Ability to maintain something over time.

sostenibilidad

An unconditional backing or support

I always have her support when I need help.

Siempre tengo su sostengo cuando necesito ayuda.

An argument that is defended passionately

His support in the debate was very strong.

Su sostengo en el debate fue muy fuerte.