El apoyo
Example: El apoyo de mis amigos fue fundamental durante la crisis.
Definition
"El apoyo" refers to the assistance, backing, or encouragement given by someone to help another person or cause. It often implies emotional, financial, or practical help that strengthens or sustains someone, as in "El apoyo de mis amigos fue fundamental durante la crisis."
Etymology
The term "el apoyo" comes from the Spanish verb "apoyar," which means to support or lean on. It derives from the Latin word "appodiare," meaning to put feet or to prop up. Did you know? The root reflects the idea of physically leaning or resting on something to gain stability, which evolved into the figurative sense of providing help or support.
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"El apoyo" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 6", containing 114 commonly used words.
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