This is the 2769th most frequent Portuguese word.
sustentou
"Sustentou" means "supported" or "sustained."
Here, 'sustentou' is used to mean 'supported,' indicating financial or emotional support for the family.
Ele sustentou a família durante muitos anos.
He supported the family for many years.
In this sentence, 'sustentou' implies 'sustained,' used in the context of providing support or justification for her argument.
Ela sustentou seu argumento com provas sólidas.
She sustained her argument with solid evidence.
Here, 'sustentou' signifies 'supported,' indicating physical holding or structural support by the pillar for the roof.