No. 13,947 in Spanish
sostén
"Support" or "bra" depending on context.
In a sentence
El sostén es una prenda necesaria para muchas mujeres.
The bra is an essential garment for many women.
In this sentence, 'sostén' refers to a piece of clothing known as a bra, used to support the chest.
Su amistad fue un gran sostén durante los momentos difíciles.
His friendship was a great support during difficult times.
Here, 'sostén' is used metaphorically to mean emotional or moral support.
La columna actúa como sostén principal del edificio.
The column acts as the main support of the building.
In this example, 'sostén' is used in a structural context, referring to the physical support that maintains a structure or object.
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