Apoyar
Example: Siempre apoyo a mis amigos cuando tienen problemas.
Definition
"Apoyar" means to give support or assistance to someone or something, often in a moral or practical sense. It can also mean to lean or rest against a surface. For example, "Siempre apoyo a mis amigos cuando tienen problemas" means always supporting friends in times of trouble.
Etymology
The Spanish word "apoyar" comes from the Latin verb 'appodiare,' which means to lean or rest upon. Over time, it evolved to include the figurative sense of providing support or backing. Did you know that its root relates to physical leaning, which nicely connects to its meaning of offering emotional or practical support?
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"Apoyar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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