apoyo — meaning in English
Spanish → English · translate English → Spanish instead
English meaning
- advocacy noun Public support for a cause, policy, or group of people.
- ancillary adjective Providing support to something more important, without being an essential part of it.
- bearing noun A mechanical part that supports a moving component and reduces friction between surfaces.
- buttress noun A brick, concrete or stone structure built against another structure to support it.
- countenance noun A person's face or facial expression, especially as it reveals their mood.
- crutch noun A stick-like support used under the arm to help someone walk when injured.
- encouragement noun Words or actions that give someone confidence, support, or hope.
- endorsement noun A public statement of approval or support, especially from a well-known person or organisation.
- prop noun An object used to support something, or to keep it in place.
- support noun Help, encouragement or resources given to someone or something.
Senses
apoyo is used for these senses in English:
- advocacy The act of arguing in favour of, or supporting someone or something.
- ancillary Something that serves an ancillary function, such as an easel for a painter.
- bearing Of a beam, column, or other device, carrying weight or load.
- buttress (by extension) Anything that serves to support something; a prop.
- countenance Favour; support; encouragement.
- crutch Something or someone that supports, often used negatively to indicate that it is not needed and causes an unhealthful dependency; a prop
- encouragement Something that incites, supports, promotes, protects or advances; incentive
- endorsement Support from an important, renowned figure of a media (celebrity, politics, sports, etc.), to get back up.
ancillary — full definition
- adjective Providing support to something more important, without being an essential part of it.
- noun A person or thing that provides support to a main activity, such as a support worker in a hospital or school.