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.

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Meaning of the word apoiar-se

help each other

verbo 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 on

verbo 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 on

verbo 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-se

verbal 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-se

phrasal 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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