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"Support" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "apoyar", and "require" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "requerir". Learn more about the difference between "support" and "require" below.
support(
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port
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
2. (to hold up)
5. (computing)
a. ser compatible con
My phone doesn't support the new operating system.Mi teléfono no es compatible con el nuevo sistema operativo.
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
b. el respaldo (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
His family's support during this rough time is priceless.El respaldo de su familia durante este tiempo difícil no tiene precio.
a. el soporte (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
If that support is broken, the roof will collapse.Si se rompe ese soporte, se caerá el techo.
b. la ayuda (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Government support is essential to improving our education system.La ayuda gubernamental es esencial para mejorar nuestro sistema educativo.
9. (commerce)
a. el servicio (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
That company has great after-sales support.Esa empresa tiene un servicio posventa fantástico.
require(
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kwayr
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to need)
a. requerir
The patient requires his medicine be administered on a strict schedule.El paciente requiere que sus medicamentos se le administren siguiendo un horario estricto.
b. necesitar
I require a completely dark bedroom for me to sleep soundly at night.Necesito una recámara completamente oscura para poder dormir profundamente en la noche.
c. hacer falta
The document requires two more signatures in order to be valid.Hacen falta dos firmas más en el documento para que tenga validez.
a. requerir
Marriage requires patience, commitment, and understanding.El matrimonio requiere paciencia, compromiso y comprensión.
3. (to demand)
a. exigir
The principal required that the students wear ties to the event.El director exigió que los estudiantes usaran corbata para el evento.
b. requerir
The position requires five years of similar experience in a previous job.El puesto requiere cinco años de experiencia similar en un empleo previo.
c. pedir
Your presence is required at headquarters.Se te pide que te presentes en la oficina central.
