This is the 12518th most frequent Portuguese word.
sustentação
Support or sustenance.
In this sentence, 'sustentação' is used in the context of engineering or construction to refer to the physical support or stability of a structure.
A sustentação da ponte depende da qualidade dos materiais utilizados.
The support of the bridge depends on the quality of the materials used.
Here, 'sustentação' refers to the intellectual or logical backing or justification of ideas in a rhetorical context.
Durante o discurso, a sustentação de suas ideias ficou evidente.
During the speech, the support of his ideas became clear.
In this case, 'sustentação' refers to emotional support or assistance to cope with difficulties.