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prop in Spanish

prop in Spanish is sostén, apeo, apoyo — prop means an object used to support something, or to keep it in place.

prop in Spanish

sostén
noun
An object placed against or under another, to support it; anything that supports.
apeo
noun
An object placed against or under another, to support it; anything that supports.
apoyo
noun
An object placed against or under another, to support it; anything that supports.
empenta
noun
An object placed against or under another, to support it; anything that supports.
estribadero
noun
An object placed against or under another, to support it; anything that supports.
paral
noun
An object placed against or under another, to support it; anything that supports.
atrezo
noun
(theater, film) An item placed on a stage or set to create a scene or scenario in which actors perform.
utilería
noun
(theater, film) An item placed on a stage or set to create a scene or scenario in which actors perform.
aplique
noun
(theater, film) An item placed on a stage or set to create a scene or scenario in which actors perform.
atrezzo
noun
(theater, film) An item placed on a stage or set to create a scene or scenario in which actors perform.
hélice
noun
The propeller of an aircraft or boat.
pilar
noun
(rugby) The player on either side of the hooker in a scrum.
apear
verb
(transitive, sometimes, figurative) To support or shore up something.
apoyar
verb
(transitive, sometimes, figurative) To support or shore up something.
apuntalar
verb
(transitive, sometimes, figurative) To support or shore up something.
sostener
verb
(transitive, sometimes, figurative) To support or shore up something.

What does "prop" mean?

  1. noun An object used to support something, or to keep it in place.
    "They used a wooden pole as a prop to hold up the sagging fence."
  2. noun An object used on a stage or film set to help tell the story.
    "The knife on set was just a rubber prop, not a real weapon."
  3. noun A proposition on an election ballot.
    "Voters will decide on the new prop this November."
  4. verb To support something by placing an object under or against it.
    "He propped the door open with a brick."
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prop in a sentence

  • They used a wooden pole as a prop to hold up the sagging fence.
  • The knife on set was just a rubber prop, not a real weapon.
  • Voters will decide on the new prop this November.
  • He propped the door open with a brick.

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What is "prop" in Spanish?

"prop" in Spanish is sostén, apeo, apoyo. prop means: An object used to support something, or to keep it in place.

How do you use "prop" in a sentence?

Example: "They used a wooden pole as a prop to hold up the sagging fence." In Spanish, "prop" is sostén, apeo, apoyo.

Are there other ways to say "prop" in Spanish?

Yes — Spanish has 16 translations listed for "prop": sostén, apeo, apoyo, empenta, estribadero, paral.

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