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"Soporta" is a form of "soportar", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to stand". "Suministra" is a form of "suministrar", a transitive verb which is often translated as "to supply". Learn more about the difference between "soporta" and "suministra" below.
soportar(
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pohr
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tahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to stand
Su marido la dejó porque no podía soportar sus mentiras.Her husband left her because he couldn't stand her lies.
b. to put up with
No voy a soportar esta situación mucho más.I'm not going to put up with this situation much longer.
2. (to endure)
a. to bear
El chico soportó el tratamiento doloroso con valor.The boy bore the painful treatment bravely.
3. (to hold up)
a. to support
Los montantes de la pared soportan la plataforma.The platform is being supported by the wall studs.
suministrar(
soo
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mee
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nees
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trahr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to furnish)
a. to supply
Este almacén le suministra materiales educativos al colegio.This store supplies the school with educational materials.
b. to provide
Los participantes se comprometen a suministrar toda la información solicitada.Participants agree to provide all the requested information.
