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"Soporte" is a noun which is often translated as "support", and "apoyo" is a noun which is also often translated as "support". Learn more about the difference between "soporte" and "apoyo" below.
el soporte(
soh
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pohr
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teh
)
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. support
Los zapadores colocaron bombas en los soportes del puente para volarlo.The sappers planted bombs on the support of the bridge to blow it up.
b. bracket (shelf)
Coloca el soporte en la estantería.Mount the bracket to the shelving.
a. stand
El soporte de madera se romperá con semejante peso.The wooden stand will not bear that heavy weight.
b. base
Estoy buscando un soporte que sea del mismo color que la maceta.I'm looking for a base that's the same color as the flowerpot.
a. medium
Se puede utilizar el reconocimiento por voz como soporte de entrada.You can use voice recognition as an input medium.
a. support
Tu hipótesis suena plausible, pero carece de soporte.Your hypothesis sounds plausible, but it has no support.
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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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