Spanish Conversation · Level 170
15 words
Spanish word
sostén
Pronunciation
IPA/sosˈten/
Meaning
- masculine nounsupport
Example
Mi familia es mi sostén.
My family is my support.
More examples
Él es el sostén del hogar desde hace años.
He has been the breadwinner of the household for years.
Core concept
A hand bracing a fragile bridge.
Common phrases
sostén del hogar
breadwinner
sostén económico
financial support
Similar words
apoyo: Emotional encouragement and comfort offered to someone during difficult times.
ayuda: Practical, hands-on help given to solve immediate tasks or needs.
respaldo: Public backing or endorsement that defends and legitimizes a person or action.
soporte: Physical part or structure that bears weight and keeps something stable.
Definition in Spanish
Apoyo, recurso o persona que mantiene el funcionamiento o la estabilidad de algo.
Word origin
Derived from Latin sustinēre (sub 'under' + tenēre 'to hold') via the verb sostener, producing the noun sostén for something or someone that provides support.
Usage tips
- Sostén often appears in the phrase ser el sostén de alguien to mean the main provider or breadwinner, not just a literal prop.
Other meanings
- branoun
Opposites
- desamparoabandonmentnoun
Related words
- sostenersupportverb
- sostenimientomaintenancenoun