This is the 5465th most frequent Portuguese word.
sustentada
"Sustentada" means "sustained" or "supported" in English.
In this context, 'sustentadas' refers to musical notes that are prolonged or held for a duration.
A cantora emocionou o público com as notas sustentadas.
The singer moved the audience with the sustained notes.
Here, 'sustentada' implies that the decision is backed or upheld, denoting support or justification.
A decisão foi sustentada por evidências concretas.
The decision was supported by solid evidence.
In this usage, 'sustentada' means something physically maintained or held up, indicating structural support.