No. 9,581 in Spanish
apoyaban
"Apoyaban" means "they supported" or "they were supporting."
In a sentence
Los ciudadanos apoyaban la causa ecológica mediante manifestaciones pacíficas.
The citizens supported the ecological cause through peaceful demonstrations.
Here, 'apoyaban' is in the past imperfect tense, describing a repetitive or ongoing action of support in the past.
Los padres siempre apoyaban las decisiones de sus hijos.
The parents always supported their children's decisions.
In this sentence, 'apoyaban' signifies an habitual action in the past, showing ongoing support.
Aunque no tenían mucho dinero, apoyaban el proyecto de la comunidad.
Even though they didn't have much money, they supported the community project.
Here, 'apoyaban' emphasizes the sentiment of aid or support offered despite challenges, again in the past imperfect tense focusing on ongoing assistance.
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