Supportare
Example: Non riesco più a supportare questa situazione stressante al lavoro.
Definition
"Supportare" means to endure or bear something, especially difficult or stressful situations, without giving up. It involves tolerating or coping with challenges, discomfort, or pressure, as in the phrase 'Non riesco più a supportare questa situazione stressante al lavoro,' which means not being able to endure a stressful work situation anymore.
Translations
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to endure -
soportar -
ondersteunen -
suportar -
supporter -
ertragen -
suportar
Etymology
The word "supportare" comes from the Italian verb derived from the Latin 'supportare,' which means 'to carry from below' or 'to uphold.' It originally described physical support but evolved to mean enduring or tolerating something mentally or emotionally. Did you know that its root 'portare' means 'to carry,' highlighting the idea of carrying or bearing a burden?
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