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    Sostenimiento (en. Sustenance)

    [so.ste.ni.'mien.to]

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    The action of keeping something in a stable position.
    The support of the building is crucial for its safety.
    El sostenimiento del edificio es crucial para su seguridad.
    Economic or material support for a project or activity.
    The support for the research was achieved through donations.
    El sostenimiento de la investigación se logró a través de donaciones.
    State of being sustained.
    The maintenance of the conversation proved easy due to shared interests.
    El sostenimiento de la conversación resultó ser fácil debido a los intereses compartidos.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'sostener', which comes from the Latin 'sustinere', meaning 'to hold' or 'to maintain'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to good support
    It is used to refer to something that is well backed.
    a buen sostenimiento
    economic support
    It refers to financial support for a project or activity.
    sostenimiento económico
    sustaining peace
    It involves actions that help maintain a state of peace in a region.
    sostenimiento de la paz

    Related Words

    to hold
    Act of keeping something firm or in a stable position.
    sostener
    to sustain
    Providing support or foundation to an idea or project.
    sustentar
    to maintain
    To preserve in a certain state.
    mantener

    Slang Meanings

    Unconditional support
    I always count on the support of my family in difficult times.
    Siempre cuento con el sostenimiento de mi familia en los momentos difíciles.
    Unofficial support
    The support in that move was more of a rumor than a reality.
    El sostenimiento en esa movida fue más un rumor que una realidad.