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    Sustento (en. Livelihood)

    /susˈtento/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Means or resource that allows one to live.
    The sustenance of a family usually comes from the parents' work.
    El sustento de una familia suele provenir del trabajo de los padres.
    Food needed for life.
    Good sustenance is essential for health.
    Un buen sustento es esencial para la salud.
    Base or foundation of something.
    Scientific research is the sustenance of many technological advancements.
    La investigación científica es el sustento de muchos avances tecnológicos.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'sustentus', which means 'sustained' or 'nourished'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    nutritional sustenance
    Food that provides the minimum necessary to live.
    sustento alimenticio
    emotional sustenance
    Emotional support that helps people cope with difficulties.
    sustento emocional
    moral sustenance
    Ethical foundation that guides people in their conduct.
    sustento moral

    Related Words

    support
    To keep something in a position or bear a weight.
    sostener
    to support
    To provide backup or help to someone or something.
    apoyar
    to provide
    To supply what is necessary for life or work.
    proveer

    Slang Meanings

    Money or resource used in complicated situations.
    I always have a sustenance saved for emergencies.
    Siempre tengo un sustento guardado para emergencias.
    Sufficient food for a celebration.
    The party had good sustenance; there was no shortage of food.
    La fiesta tuvo un buen sustento; no faltó la comida.