Spanish Conversation · Level 51
74 words
Spanish word
soporte
Pronunciation
IPA/soˈpoɾte/
Meaning
- masculine nounsupport
Example
El soporte de la lámpara está roto.
The lamp's support is broken.
More examples
Necesitamos soporte técnico para configurar el router.
We need technical assistance to configure the router.
Core concept
Sturdy base holding up an object.
Common phrases
soporte técnico
technical assistance
soporte emocional
emotional support
soporte de pared
wall-mounted bracket
Similar words
apoyo: Help given to a person or activity, often practical or emotional.
base: Flat bottom or foundation that supports an object and provides a stable surface.
Definition in Spanish
Indica un apoyo que evita que algo caiga o falle, aplicable a bases físicas y a soportes de información o servicio.
Word origin
From Latin supportare 'carry from below' (sub 'under' + portare 'to carry'), which gave Spanish soporte the sense of something that holds up or sustains.
Usage tips
- Spanish uses soporte for physical mounts and for services like technical help, while apoyo more often names emotional or abstract backing.