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support1

UK: /səˈpɔːt/ US: /-ˈpɔːrt/

Translation

v [t]
sostener
These pillars support the roof of the building
Estos pilares sostienen el techo del edificio
She supports her defence on the testimony of the witness
Sostiene su defensa basándose en el testimonio del testigo
mantener
She's got five children to support
Tiene cinco niños que mantener
apoyar
We'll support you whatever you decide
Decidas lo que decidas, nosotros te apoyaremos
UK
ser seguidor,-a
I support this team
Soy seguidora de este equipo
Distinto de to bear (soportar)
(Definition of support v from the Diccionario Cambridge Compact English-Spanish © Cambridge University Press and Ediciones SM 2011)

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