Example: El soporte de la estructura garantiza su estabilidad durante el terremoto.
Definition
"El soporte" in engineering refers to a structural element designed to provide stability and support to a construction, ensuring it remains secure and intact under various stresses, such as during an earthquake or heavy load.
The term "el soporte" comes from the Spanish verb 'soportar,' meaning 'to bear' or 'to support.' It originally derives from the Latin 'supportare,' which means 'to carry from below.' Did you know that the word 'support' in English shares this same Latin root?
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"El soporte" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Engineering - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 159 commonly used words.
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