Spanish Conversation · Level 70
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Spanish word
respaldo
Pronunciation
IPA/resˈpaldo/
Meaning
- masculine nounsupport
Example
¿Puedo contar con tu respaldo?
Can I count on your support?
More examples
El proyecto consiguió respaldo financiero.
The project obtained financial support.
Core concept
A group of respected public figures standing behind a candidate.
Common phrases
contar con respaldo
count on support
ofrecer respaldo
offer support
respaldo financiero
financial support
Similar words
apoyo: Provides general support through words or actions to help someone carry on.
ayuda: Provides concrete, practical help to someone who is in need or trouble.
aprobación: Expresses agreement or approval of a proposal, decision, or plan.
defensa: Defends and protects a person or opinion, maintaining support over time.
Definition in Spanish
Apoyo que da seguridad o legitimidad a una persona, proyecto o idea, ya sea moral, político o económico.
Word origin
From the verb respaldar 'to back' and ultimately from Spanish espalda 'back', with the literal image of support from behind extending to moral, political, or economic endorsement.
Usage tips
- Contar con el respaldo is the common way to ask for institutional or political backing and sounds more formal than pedir apoyo.