sostenimiento

el sostenimiento(
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teh
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A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
masculine noun
a. support
Este tejado se derrumbó debido a la falta de sostenimiento.This roof collapsed due to lack of support.
a. support
Después del divorcio, Marcos pagó el sostenimiento de su exmujer y su hija.After the divorce, Marcos paid for the support of his ex-wife and daughter.
b. upholding
El sostenimiento de la democracia es el objetivo primario de esta misión militar.The upholding of democracy is the primary objective of this military mission.
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