No. 925 in Spanish
apoyar
To support or to back up.
In a sentence
Siempre intento apoyar a mis amigos cuando están tristes.
I always try to support my friends when they are sad.
In this sentence, 'apoyar' is used to mean 'support,' describing providing emotional or moral assistance to someone in need.
El gobierno debería apoyar iniciativas para proteger el medio ambiente.
The government should support initiatives to protect the environment.
In this context, 'apoyar' implies backing or endorsing actions or policies that aim at achieving a specific goal.
Puedes apoyar el cuadro contra la pared para que no se caiga.
You can lean the painting against the wall so it doesn't fall.
Here, 'apoyar' is used in the sense of 'placing something against a surface to stabilize it,' showing its physical application.
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