Spanish Conversation · Level 21
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Spanish word
apoyo
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈpoʝo/
Meaning
- masculine nounsupport
Example
Necesito tu apoyo en este proyecto.
I need your support in this project.
More examples
Tu apoyo me ayudó a seguir adelante.
Your support helped me carry on.
Core concept
Two people sharing the weight of a heavy box.
Common phrases
recibir apoyo
receive assistance
brindar apoyo
provide assistance
contar con apoyo
have support
Similar words
ayuda: Direct, immediate hands-on or verbal assistance for a person in need.
respaldo: Backing or endorsement that protects and lends authority to someone's actions or position.
asistencia: On-site presence providing the immediate help or care needed during an event or task.
cooperación: Collaboration where several people coordinate and share effort to complete a task.
Definition in Spanish
Recursos o ayuda que se brinda a una persona o grupo para facilitar una tarea o superar una dificultad.
Word origin
Derived from the verb apoyar and ultimately from Latin ad- + podium 'footstool', the term moves from a physical prop to help, cooperation, or aid.
Usage tips
- Apoyo is often uncountable in general help contexts (necesita apoyo), while un apoyo can mean a specific prop or a single source of support.