respalda

[res-PAL-da]

verb

supports, backs

1. Third person singular present tense of 'respaldar' - to support or back someone/something

She respalda her friend's decision

Ela respalda a decisão de sua amiga

2. To provide backing or endorsement to a person or cause

The organization respalda environmental initiatives

A organização respalda iniciativas ambientais

3. To lean back against something

He respalda against the chair

Ele se respalda na cadeira

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

apoia

More commonly used in Brazil

Portugal

respalda

Standard usage in European Portuguese

respaldar a alguém em algo

respaldar uma causa

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