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underpin in Spanish

underpin in Spanish is apuntalar, sustentar, respaldar — underpin means to hold something up from underneath with supports or brickwork.

underpin in Spanish

apuntalar
verb
(transitive) To support from below with props or masonry.
sustentar
verb
(transitive) To support from below with props or masonry.
respaldar
verb
(transitive, figuratively) To give support to; to form a basis of; to corroborate.
sustentar
verb
(transitive, figuratively) To give support to; to form a basis of; to corroborate.

What does "underpin" mean?

  1. verb To hold something up from underneath with supports or brickwork.
    "You should underpin the mine roof to prevent further collapse."
  2. verb To provide the basis for something, or back it up with evidence.
    "The operator said the results were underpinned by a 16% increase in Q3 sales from North America."
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underpin in a sentence

  • You should underpin the mine roof to prevent further collapse.
  • The operator said the results were underpinned by a 16% increase in Q3 sales from North America.
  • Public confidence in politicians must underpin our democracy.

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What is "underpin" in Spanish?
"underpin" in Spanish is apuntalar, sustentar, respaldar. underpin means: To hold something up from underneath with supports or brickwork.
Are there other ways to say "underpin" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 3 translations listed for "underpin": apuntalar, sustentar, respaldar.
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