What does apoiar-se in Portuguese mean?
What is the meaning of the word apoiar-se in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use apoiar-se in Portuguese.
The word apoiar-se in Portuguese means help each other, be based upon, be based on, lean upon, lean on, ajudar-se, apoiar-se, auxiliar-se, apoiar-se, encostar-se em, apoiar-se contra, encostar-se em, apoiar-se contra. To learn more, please see the details below.
Meaning of the word apoiar-se
help each otherverbo pronominal/reflexivo (ajudar-se reciprocamente) (transitive verb and reflexive pronoun: Transitive verb with reflexive pronoun--for example, "Enjoy yourself." "They behaved themselves.") |
be based upon, be based onverbo pronominal/reflexivo (fundamentar-se) (phrasal verb, intransitive: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning and not taking direct object--for example, "make up" [=reconcile]: "After they fought, they made up.") |
lean upon, lean onverbo pronominal/reflexivo (encostar-se, sustentar-se) (phrasal verb, intransitive: Verb with adverb(s) or preposition(s), having special meaning and not taking direct object--for example, "make up" [=reconcile]: "After they fought, they made up.") |
ajudar-se, apoiar-se, auxiliar-severbal expression (assist each other) (verbo pronominal/reflexivo: Verbos que precisam do pronome "se". Ex. "ferir-se", "queixar-se", etc.) The students formed study groups, to help one another prepare for the exams. |
apoiar-sephrasal verb, intransitive (figurative (support one another) (verbo pronominal/reflexivo: Verbos que precisam do pronome "se". Ex. "ferir-se", "queixar-se", etc.) As a society, we must all hang together if we wish to achieve our aims. |
encostar-se em, apoiar-se contra(for support) (verbo pronominal/reflexivo: Verbos que precisam do pronome "se". Ex. "ferir-se", "queixar-se", etc.) He felt dizzy and had to lean against the wall for support. |
encostar-se em, apoiar-se contra(rest your weight on) Não se encoste no parapeito dessa sacada, não é seguro! Se você se encostar no meu ombro enquanto andamos, vai tirar um pouco do peso do seu tornozelo machucado. Don't lean on the railing of this balcony - it isn't secure! If you will lean on my shoulder as we walk, it will take some of the weight off your sore ankle. |
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