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“support” in Spanish

Spanish

Alsoapoyar · sostén · soporte · respaldo · sustentar

Pronunciation

IPA/aˈpoʝo/

Example

Necesito tu apoyo en este proyecto.

I need your support in this project.

Illustration for apoyo (support)

How to say “support” in Spanish

“Support” in Spanish is apoyo.

Two people sharing the weight of a heavy box.

Full entry for apoyo: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with apoyo

Tu apoyo me ayudó a seguir adelante.

Your support helped me carry on.

Tips for using apoyo

  • Apoyo is often uncountable in general help contexts (necesita apoyo), while un apoyo can mean a specific prop or a single source of support.

Other Spanish words for “support”

Apoya la escalera en la pared.

Support the ladder against the wall.

Mi familia es mi sostén.

My family is my support.

El soporte de la lámpara está roto.

The lamp's support is broken.

¿Puedo contar con tu respaldo?

Can I count on your support?

Mi trabajo me sustenta.

My job supports me.

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