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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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