How is the word sostener translated from Spanish to English

English translation
Supporting
verb

Prestar ayuda a alguien o aguantar el peso de algo.

Giving help or holding something up.

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  • Dos postes sostienen el tejado. — Two posts are supporting the roof.

  • Siguió sosteniendo a su hermano durante toda la carrera. — She kept supporting her brother through college.

  • ¿Esos cables sostienen todo el puente? — Are those cables supporting the whole bridge?

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