This is the 9581st most frequent Spanish word.
apoyaban
"Apoyaban" means "they supported" or "they were supporting."
Here, 'apoyaban' is in the past imperfect tense, describing a repetitive or ongoing action of support in the past.
Los ciudadanos apoyaban la causa ecológica mediante manifestaciones pacíficas.
The citizens supported the ecological cause through peaceful demonstrations.
In this sentence, 'apoyaban' signifies an habitual action in the past, showing ongoing support.
Los padres siempre apoyaban las decisiones de sus hijos.
The parents always supported their children's decisions.
Here, 'apoyaban' emphasizes the sentiment of aid or support offered despite challenges, again in the past imperfect tense focusing on ongoing assistance.