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    Sustentar (en. Sustain)

    /sus.tenˈtar/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Maintain or sustain an argument or a theory.
    The lawyer was able to support his position with evidence.
    El abogado pudo sustentar su posicionamiento con pruebas.
    Provide the means necessary for subsistence.
    The farmer works to sustain his family.
    El agricultor trabaja para sustentar a su familia.
    Feed something or someone.
    It is important to sustain the growth of the plants.
    Es importante sustentar el crecimiento de las plantas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sustinere', which means 'to hold up' or 'to maintain'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sustain an idea
    Defend or justify an idea with arguments.
    sustentar una idea
    sustain a relationship
    Maintain emotional or social ties over time.
    sustentar una relación
    sustain a business
    Provide the necessary resources to continue operating a business.
    sustentar un negocio

    Related Words

    support
    The act of holding something or someone up.
    sostenimiento
    sustenance
    Material or spiritual support that enables the development of something.
    sustento
    sustainability
    The ability to meet present needs without compromising the future.
    sustentabilidad

    Slang Meanings

    To maintain or lean on something, especially in a relationship.
    In this relationship, you need to know how to support each other.
    En esta relación hay que saber sustentarse mutuamente.
    Create a justification in a debate.
    You always need to support your arguments well in class.
    Siempre hay que sustentar bien tus argumentos en clase.