Sustentado (en. Sustained)

/sus.tenˈta.do/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of sustaining or maintaining something.
He needs his parents to sustain his education.
Kailangan niya na sustentado ng kanyang mga magulang ang kanyang pag-aaral.
adjective
Refers to being continuously supported or unwavering.
His call for support has been sustained for many years.
Ang kanyang panawagan para sa suporta ay naging sustentado sa loob ng maraming taon.
Indicates a condition or situation that remains unchanged or stable.
The sustained development of the project is fraught with challenges.
Ang sustenidong pag-unlad ng proyekto ay puno ng mga hamon.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'sustento' meaning supported or maintained.

Common Phrases and Expressions

sustained development
A process of development that is continuous and unwavering.
sustentadong pag-unlad

Related Words

support
Financial or emotional assistance to a person or thing.
sustento
support
Help or assistance provided to a person or project.
suporta

Slang Meanings

supported or taken care of by family or friends
The sustenance from his parents is the reason why he doesn't work.
Ang sustenado ng mga magulang niya ay ang rason kaya hindi siya nagtatrabaho.
dependent on others for necessities
He is too sustained, that's why he doesn't know how to budget.
Sobra siyang sustentado, kaya hindi siya marunong mag-budget.
favorite, favored
He is the favored one in the group, always making it up to his friends.
Siya ang sustentado sa grupo, palaging nakakabawi sa mga kaibigan.