sustentação
[sus.ten.ta.ˈsɐ̃w̃]
nounfemininepl: sustentações
support; sustenance; maintenance
1. The act of supporting or holding up something physically
The sustentation of the bridge requires regular maintenance.
A sustentação da ponte requer manutenção regular.
2. The provision of food, money, or other necessities for living
The sustentation of the family fell entirely on his shoulders.
A sustentação da família caiu inteiramente sobre seus ombros.
3. In aeronautics, the upward force that keeps an aircraft in the air
The wings generate the sustentation needed for flight.
As asas geram a sustentação necessária para o voo.
4. The act of maintaining or keeping something in existence
The sustentation of peace requires constant effort.
A sustentação da paz requer esforço constante.
Related Idioms & Phrases
sustentação familiar - family support/maintenance
ponto de sustentação - point of support; fulcrum
força de sustentação - supporting force; lift force
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