No. 2,769 in Portuguese
sustentou
"Sustentou" means "supported" or "sustained."
In a sentence
Ele sustentou a família durante muitos anos.
He supported the family for many years.
Here, 'sustentou' is used to mean 'supported,' indicating financial or emotional support for the family.
Ela sustentou seu argumento com provas sólidas.
She sustained her argument with solid evidence.
In this sentence, 'sustentou' implies 'sustained,' used in the context of providing support or justification for her argument.
O pilar sustentou o teto ao longo do tempo.
The pillar supported the roof over time.
Here, 'sustentou' signifies 'supported,' indicating physical holding or structural support by the pillar for the roof.
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