Support in Spanish 🇪🇸

Pronunciation

Normal speech: ah-POH-yoh
IPA: a.’po.ʝo

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idioms

“Dar el apoyo” is an idiom that means to offer support or assistance to someone in need.

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origin

The Spanish word “apoyo” comes from the verb “apoyar,” which means to support or help.

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do not confuse with

The word “apojo” (not commonly used) means prop or support, which is a similar word but refers specifically to a physical support structure.

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mnemonic

The word “apoyo” has three syllables, and the first syllable sounds like “a,” while the second syllable sounds like “po,” and the third syllable sounds like “yo.” A possible mnemonic could be “Apolo gave me his support.”

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usage

“Apoyo” is a masculine noun that refers to support or assistance, both physical and emotional.

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apoyo info.

Tips to remember the word ‘apoyo’:
1. Associate ‘apoyo’ with ‘support’ since ‘poyo’ sounds like ‘port’, making you think of a ‘supportive port’ or a foundation that holds something steady.
2. Think of the structure of the word – “a” could stand for “assistance” and “poyo” relates to “support,” helping you remember “assistance with support – apoyo.”

Explanations:
‘Apoyo’ in Spanish can mean emotional or physical support. It could refer to backing up a person, idea, or project. It’s a noun derived from the verb ‘apoyar,’ which means to support or to back up.

Other words that mean the same thing:
1. Soporte: More commonly used for physical or technical support.
2. Auxilio: Often used in the context of help or aid, especially in an emergency.
3. Sustento: Can imply support in the sense of providing for someone, like financial support.
4. Respaldar: This is actually a verb meaning to back up or support, from which the noun ‘respaldo’ (backing) is derived.

Alternate meanings/slang:
In some cases, ‘apoyo’ may be colloquially used to describe a favor or a “hook-up,” in the sense of helping someone get something through connections or influence, but this use is less formal and can vary in different Spanish-speaking cultures.

Examples in sentences:
1. Siempre puedes contar con mi apoyo en los momentos difíciles. (You can always count on my support in difficult times.)
2. El proyecto recibió el apoyo unánime del comité. (The project received unanimous backing from the committee.)
3. El apoyo financiero de los patrocinadores fue esencial para el evento. (The financial support of the sponsors was essential for the event.)
4. En la reunión, buscamos apoyo para nuestra propuesta. (In the meeting, we sought support for our proposal.)
5. Necesito tu apoyo para mover este mueble. (I need your support to move this piece of furniture.)

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