No. 13,945 in Spanish
sostengo
"I hold" or "I sustain."
In a sentence
Sostengo que cada persona merece respeto.
I maintain that every person deserves respect.
In this sentence, 'sostengo' is used figuratively to express support for an opinion or belief.
Con cuidado, sostengo el vaso para que no se caiga.
Carefully, I hold the glass so it doesn't fall.
Here, 'sostengo' is used literally to describe the act of physically holding or supporting an object.
Sostengo mi postura porque creo que es la correcta.
I stand by my position because I believe it is correct.
In this context, 'sostengo' represents maintaining or defending a stance, elaborating on an abstract form of support.
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