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"Muleta" is a form of "muleta", a noun which is often translated as "crutch". "Apoyo" is a form of "apoyo", a noun which is often translated as "support". Learn more about the difference between "muleta" and "apoyo" below.
la muleta(
moo
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leh
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tah
)
A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
feminine noun
a. crutch
Trae muletas porque se rompió la pierna.She's using crutches because she broke her leg.
a. crutch
Él usa el alcohol como muleta para lidiar con sus problemas.He uses alcohol as a crutch to deal with his problems.
b. prop
El trabajo le sirvió de muleta para superar su depresión.Work served her as a prop to overcome depression.
a. red cape
El toro avanzó hacia la muleta.The bull moved toward the red cape.
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el apoyo(
ah
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poh
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yoh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. support
Yo no podría haber logrado nada de esto sin el apoyo de mis amigos y familiares.I couldn't have accomplished any of this without the support of my friends and family.
a. support
El hombre utilizaba el bastón como apoyo mientras caminaba.The man used the cane for support as he walked.
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