sustentando
[sus-ten-ˈtɐ̃-du]
verb
sustaining, supporting, maintaining
1. Present participle of sustentar; to hold up or support physically
He is sustaining the weight of the structure
Ele está sustentando o peso da estrutura
2. To provide with food, money, or means of livelihood
She is sustaining her family with her salary
Ela está sustentando sua família com seu salário
3. To maintain or keep something in existence or operation
The government is sustaining the economy through reforms
O governo está sustentando a economia através de reformas
4. To defend or uphold an argument, claim, or position
He is sustaining his position in the debate
Ele está sustentando sua posição no debate
Related Idioms & Phrases
sustentando a barra - holding one's own, managing difficult circumstances
sustentando as aparências - keeping up appearances
sustentando a luta - sustaining the fight, continuing to struggle
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