suporta
supórta with stress marks
support
Usage Note
Suporta (from Spanish 'soportar') is widely used for emotional, financial, or structural support. As a noun it means backing or aid; as a verb (suportahan) it means to support or back up someone or something. It is used in everyday speech, political discourse, and social media commentary with equal frequency.
Examples
" Salamat sa iyong suporta. "
Natural Translation
Thank you for your support.
Literal Translation
Thanks for your support.
" Kailangan niya ng suporta mula sa pamilya. "
Natural Translation
He/she needs support from the family.
Literal Translation
Needs he/she of support from family.
" Hindi sana nakaabot ang grupo sa kanilang pangarap kung wala ang patuloy na suporta ng mga magulang at kaibigan. "
Natural Translation
The group would not have reached their dream without the continued support of parents and friends.
Literal Translation
Not would reached the group to their dream if none the continued support of the parents and friends.
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