is supported
[/ɪz səˈpɔːrtɪd/]
verb phrase
é apoiado/é suportado
1. to be held up or sustained by something
The bridge is supported by strong steel columns.
A ponte é apoiada por colunas de aço resistentes.
2. to be backed up or helped by someone or something
The project is supported by the government.
O projeto é apoiado pelo governo.
3. to be endorsed or approved
The proposal is supported by most committee members.
A proposta é apoiada pela maioria dos membros da comissão.
4. to be maintained or sustained financially or materially
The family is supported by his income.
A família é sustentada pela sua renda.
In Brazilian Portuguese, 'apoiado' is more commonly used in social and political contexts, while 'suportado' is often used in technical contexts. In Portugal, 'apoiado' is the predominant choice across all registers.
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