apoyarlo
/apoʝaɾlo/from spelling rules
In Spanish, 'support it' is translated as apoyarlo.
Depending on the context, you can express the concept of providing support in different ways: darle respaldo is a formal way to say 'support it,' while mostrar su apoyo is used to express 'show support.' In informal settings, you might use the idiom echarle una mano to mean 'lending a helping hand.'
Is it said differently in some regions?
Depending on the region, you may hear apoyarlo and apoyarle used interchangeably.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form apoyarlo is used when the phrase follows another verb, such as quiero apoyarlo (I want to support it). The pronoun attached to the end of the verb changes based on the gender and number of the object being supported: use apoyarla if the thing being supported is a feminine noun, and use apoyarlas if the objects being supported are feminine plural.
How do you pronounce it?
/apoʝaɾlo/
Did you know?
- The word apoyar comes from apoyo, which refers to a physical prop or support. In Spanish, you use the same word to 'support' a political candidate as you would to 'prop up' a leaning fence.
- While apoyarlo means to support something, the phrase darle respaldo uses the word respaldo, which means 'the back of a chair'. It implies providing a 'backrest' for someone to lean on.
- In some regions, apoyarle is used instead of apoyarlo when referring to a person. This is called leísmo, a grammatical trait where the pronoun le replaces lo specifically for masculine human objects.
Examples in context
- Los inversores decidieron apoyarlo debido a su plan estratégico.The investors decided to support it due to its strategic plan.
- El comité le dio su respaldo al proyecto de ley.The committee gave their support to the bill.
- Si necesitas ayuda, aquí estoy para echarte una mano.If you need help, I'm here to support you.
- Él quiere apoyarlo.He wants to support it.
- Es difícil apoyarlo sin pruebas.It is difficult to support it without evidence.
- Debemos apoyarlo con todas nuestras fuerzas.We must support it with all our strength.
Example conversation
Javier and Lucía are discussing a new community plan.
- JavierEste plan es muy bueno, Lucía.This plan is very good, Lucía.
- LucíaSí, deberíamos apoyarlo juntos.Yes, we should support it together.
- Javier¿Sabes quién más quiere apoyarlo?Do you know who else wants to support it?
- LucíaCreo que el alcalde también lo hará.I think the mayor will too.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
