sustains itself, is sustained, holds up, supports oneself
1. Third person singular present reflexive form of 'sustentar' - to support, maintain, or keep oneself
The bridge sustains itself with strong steel cables.
A ponte sustém-se com cabos de aço resistentes.
2. To be maintained or supported; to persist or endure
The economy sustains itself through trade.
A economia sustém-se através do comércio.
3. To support oneself; to manage to live or survive
He sustains himself with his part-time job.
Ele sustém-se com seu trabalho de meio período.
Related Idioms & Phrases
sustém-se por si próprio/a - sustains itself on its own
sustém-se graças a - is sustained thanks to
sustém-se com dificuldade - barely sustains itself
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