soportar
Spanish
Etymology
From Latin supportāre. Cognate with English support although divergent in meaning.
Verb
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- to bear, to endure, to withstand, put up with, tolerate, to stomach, to weather, to handle
- to support a weight or load
Usage notes
- Soportar is a false friend, and does not mean support in the sense of to support somebody. The Spanish word for support in that sense is apoyar.