Translation of support – English-Spanish dictionary

support

verb [ T ]

/səˈpɔːt/ us

/səˈpɔːrt/

ENCOURAGE

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to agree with and give encouragement to someone or something because you want him, her, or it to succeed

apoyar

My father supported the Labour Party all his life. Mi padre apoyó al Partido Laborista toda la vida.

The majority of people in the town strongly support the plans to build a new school. La mayoría de los ciudadanos está firmemente a favor de los planes de construir un nuevo colegio.

I think it's important to support local businesses by buying locally. Me parece importante apoyar a los comerciantes locales comprando en el barrio.

[ + obj + to infinitive ] We will always do our best to support our students to succeed. Haremos siempre todo lo posible para ayudar a que nuestros alumnos triunfen.

B1 mainly UK

(US usually root for)

If you support a sports team or a sports player, you want them to win, and might show it by going to watch them play.

ser seguidor de

Which team do you support? ¿De qué equipo eres?

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I don't support the death penalty, but if people are to be executed, it should be done humanely.
The mass of the people support the government's reforms.
All those who support this proposal say "Aye".
Although I support the project in public, my private opinion is that it will fail.
Her speech failed to sway her colleagues into supporting the plan.

PROVIDE

to give a person the money they need in order to buy food and clothes and pay for somewhere to live

mantener

He has a wife and four children to support. Tiene una esposa y cuatro niños que mantener.

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The great and the good are calling on the government to support the arts.
She needs a pretty high income to support her lifestyle.
My starting salary as a newly qualified teacher wasn't enough to support a family.
Charities depend on people supporting their activities.
This play is supported by a grant from the local arts council.

STOP FROM FALLING

to hold something firmly or carry its weight, especially from below to stop it from falling

sostener, soportar

The church dome is supported by/on marble pillars.

When babies first learn to stand, they hold on to something to support themselves (= to stop themselves from falling).

My ankle is weak, so I always put a bandage on it to support it when I play tennis. Tengo el tobillo débil, así que siempre me pongo una venda para sujetarlo cuando juego al tenis.

figurative The Bank of England has taken measures to support the pound (= to stop it from being reduced in value). El Banco de Inglaterra ha tomado medidas en apoyo de la libra.

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The frame needs to be strong enough to support the engine assembly .
Use bamboo canes to support tomato plants.
The stakes are pushed or hammered into the ground and can be used for marking an area, supporting a plant or forming part of a fence.
Carefully tighten the clamp until it firmly supports the pipette in a vertical position.
A row of reinforced concrete pillars supports the bridge.

PROVE

to help to show something to be true

apoyar

These figures support my argument. Estas cifras apoyan mi argumento.

You can't make a statement like that without any supporting documentation.

ACCEPT

UK formal

to accept something and allow it to happen

permitir, tolerar

The headteacher told the boys that he would not support that kind of behaviour. El director les dijo a los chicos que no iba a permitir ese tipo de comportamiento.

support

noun

/səˈpɔːt/ us

/səˈpɔːrt/

ENCOURAGEMENT

B2 [ U ]

agreement with and encouragement for an idea, group, or person

apoyo

Environmental groups are fast gaining support among young people. Los grupos medioambientales están ganando apoyo rápidamente entre la gente joven.

We've succeeded in drumming up a lot of local support for our attempt to stop the superstore being built. Hemos conseguido movilizar mucho apoyo local a nuestro intento de detener la construcción del hipermercado.

I signed a petition in support of the campaign to end the marketing of baby formula in developing countries. Firmé una petición a favor de la campaña para poner fin a la venta de leche maternizada en países en vías de desarrollo.

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The Labour Party has lost a lot of support among the working class.
The postal workers have come out in support of their pay claim.
The government's concentration on tax reduction has won them a lot of support.
There is a growing current of support for green issues among voters.

HELP

B1 [ C or U ]

emotional or practical help

apoyo

Liz gave me a lot of support when I lost my job. Liz me apoyó mucho cuando perdí el trabajo.

You've been a great support to my mum in this difficult time. Has dado mucho apoyo a mi madre en estos momentos tan difíciles.

Synonyms

aid 
assistance
help 
relief
succour  UK literary

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Our success is contingent upon your support.
The president's support is critical (to this project).
Can I bank on your support?
There was a quaver in her voice as she thanked her staff for all their support.
I'm reckoning on your continued support.

MONEY

B2 [ U ]

the money someone needs in order to buy food and clothes and pay for somewhere to live

mantenimiento

He is dependent on his father for support . Depende de la ayuda de su padre.

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The annual cost of income support to unmarried mothers amounted to £700 million in that year.
Farmers are eligible for government support if they let a certain amount of land lie fallow.
Will financial support for the theatre project be forthcoming?
Is there any hope of getting financial support for the project?
They are young inexperienced parents and need support.

HOLDING

[ C ]

a device worn to hold part of the body, especially a weak part, firmly in position

protector, suspensorio

Jim always wears a knee support when he goes running. Jim siempre lleva una rodillera cuando sale a correr.

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Because of an unusually strong current, the bridge's central support gave way, tipping a coach into the river.
When restoring the building, the first priority was to underpin the exterior walls by adding wooden supports along the foundations.
The mattress has hundreds of small springs to provide extra support for the back.
Always provide support for the baby's head.
The shelf was held in place by two brick supports.

PROOF

[ U ]

something that shows that a fact is true

respaldo

This new evidence lends support to the theory that she was murdered. Estas nuevas propuestas respaldan la teoría de que fue asesinada.

We had to send a doctor's report in support of our claim to the insurance company.

(Translation of support from the Cambridge English-Spanish Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

Translation of support | GLOBAL English–Spanish Dictionary

support

verb [ transitive ]

/səˈpɔrt, -ˈpoʊrt/

to believe sb or sth is good or right, and be willing to help them succeed

apoyar

I do not support the president’s plan to change the existing law. No apoyo el plan del presidente para cambiar la ley existente.

No one supports the chairman on this issue. Nadie apoya al presidente en este asunto.

to hold sth up so it does not fall down

sostener

four poles that support the roof cuatro postes que sostienen el techo

to pay for sb or look after sb

mantenerse

At the age of 25 he should be able to support himself. A los 25 años debería poder mantenerse.

an organization that offers support to people with long-term illnesses una organización que ofrece apoyo a personas con enfermedades crónicas

to prove sth is true

demostrar

evidence to support the claim pruebas para demostrar la alegación

Brit

to be a fan of a sports team

apoyar

I support Leeds. Yo apoyo a Leeds.

support

noun

/səˈpɔrt, -ˈpoʊrt/

[ uncountable ]

the belief that sth is good or right, and a willingness to help them succeed

apoyo [ masculine, singular ]

public support for the government’s plans apoyo público a los planes del gobierno

Can I count on your support at the meeting? ¿Puedo contar con su apoyo en la reunión?

in support of sb/sth

a favor de

a speech in support of gay marriage un discurso a favor del matrimonio gay

[ uncountable ]

care or help for sb

ayuda [ feminine, singular ]

support for people with learning disabilities ayuda para personas con discapacidades de aprendizaje

a victim support group un grupo de ayuda a las víctimas

[ countable ]

an object that holds sth up so that it does not fall

soporte [ masculine, singular ]

supports for the roof soportes para el techo

Examples of support

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It is therefore vital that there is adequate funding to support clean and sustainable technologies.

Por tanto, es fundamental que existan fondos adecuados para apoyar tecnologías limpias y sostenibles.

It is therefore vital that there is adequate funding to support clean and sustainable technologies.

Por tanto, es fundamental que existan fondos adecuados para apoyar tecnologías limpias y sostenibles.

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There is support for the textile industry in relation to the external relations budget.

Hay apoyo para la industria textil en relación con el presupuesto de relaciones exteriores.

There is support for the textile industry in relation to the external relations budget.

Hay apoyo para la industria textil en relación con el presupuesto de relaciones exteriores.

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Nevertheless, we believe that support for the distillation of wine by-products and potable-alcohol distillation should be retained.

Sin embargo, creemos que debe mantenerse el apoyo a la destilación de subproductos del vino y de alcohol de uso de boca.

Nevertheless, we believe that support for the distillation of wine by-products and potable-alcohol distillation should be retained.

Sin embargo, creemos que debe mantenerse el apoyo a la destilación de subproductos del vino y de alcohol de uso de boca.

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If you prove that you can earn it, you will have our support.

Si demuestra que puede ganársela, tendrá nuestro apoyo.

If you prove that you can earn it, you will have our support.

Si demuestra que puede ganársela, tendrá nuestro apoyo.

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The summit will create the 'support mechanism', which is basically a bankruptcy mechanism.

La cumbre creará el "mecanismo de apoyo", que es básicamente un mecanismo de bancarrota.

The summit will create the 'support mechanism', which is basically a bankruptcy mechanism.

La cumbre creará el "mecanismo de apoyo", que es básicamente un mecanismo de bancarrota.

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Thirdly, you have said a lot about duty-free sales being an indirect form of support.

En tercer lugar, deseo decirle que usted habla mucho de que las ventas libres de impuestos son una ayuda indirecta.

Thirdly, you have said a lot about duty-free sales being an indirect form of support.

En tercer lugar, deseo decirle que usted habla mucho de que las ventas libres de impuestos son una ayuda indirecta.

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It is bad, because the reports is badly prepared, and it has not got the appropriate technical support.

Es mala porque ha sido mal preparada, porque carece de un buen soporte técnico.

It is bad, because the reports is badly prepared, and it has not got the appropriate technical support.

Es mala porque ha sido mal preparada, porque carece de un buen soporte técnico.

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We should therefore support all the calls for reform of tax systems and administrative structures.

Por consiguiente, es preciso apoyar todas las demandas de reforma del sistema fiscal y administrativo.

We should therefore support all the calls for reform of tax systems and administrative structures.

Por consiguiente, es preciso apoyar todas las demandas de reforma del sistema fiscal y administrativo.

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The opposition, in spite of growing support among the people, gained only one seat.

La oposición, a pesar de un apoyo creciente de la población, solamente obtuvo un escaño.

The opposition, in spite of growing support among the people, gained only one seat.

La oposición, a pesar de un apoyo creciente de la población, solamente obtuvo un escaño.

From Europarl Parallel Corpus - Spanish-English

We must support those who fight courageously and risk their lives for human rights and democracy.

Debemos apoyar a aquellos que luchan con valentía y arriesgan su vida por los derechos humanos y la democracia.

We must support those who fight courageously and risk their lives for human rights and democracy.

Debemos apoyar a aquellos que luchan con valentía y arriesgan su vida por los derechos humanos y la democracia.

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We cannot possibly support a regime that carries on this intimidation.

De ninguna manera podemos apoyar a un régimen que prosigue con esta intimidación.

We cannot possibly support a regime that carries on this intimidation.

De ninguna manera podemos apoyar a un régimen que prosigue con esta intimidación.

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I am happy to add my support to it, and indeed to the underlying principle that the polluter should pay.

Estoy contento de apoyarlo y de subrayar el principio de "quien contamina paga".

I am happy to add my support to it, and indeed to the underlying principle that the polluter should pay.

Estoy contento de apoyarlo y de subrayar el principio de "quien contamina paga".

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We have to prove ourselves worthy of our citizens' support.

Hemos de demostrar que merecemos el apoyo de los ciudadanos.

We have to prove ourselves worthy of our citizens' support.

Hemos de demostrar que merecemos el apoyo de los ciudadanos.

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This supports the emancipation of women, thus aiding the development of poor countries.

Así se contribuye a la emancipación de la mujer y se ayuda, por tanto, al desarrollo de los países pobres.

This supports the emancipation of women, thus aiding the development of poor countries.

Así se contribuye a la emancipación de la mujer y se ayuda, por tanto, al desarrollo de los países pobres.

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That means they need support and practical help now in a special democracy programme.

Esto es, necesitan apoyo ahora y ayudas concretas dentro de un programa especial de democratización.

That means they need support and practical help now in a special democracy programme.

Esto es, necesitan apoyo ahora y ayudas concretas dentro de un programa especial de democratización.

From Europarl Parallel Corpus - Spanish-English

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