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sustentante

[sus.ten.ˈtɐ̃.tə]
nounmasculine/femininepl: sustentantes
supporter; one who sustains or supports
1. A person who provides financial or material support; a breadwinner
The sustentante of the family works hard to provide for everyone.
O sustentante da família trabalha duro para sustentar todos.
2. One who advocates for or defends a cause, theory, or position
He is a strong sustentante of environmental conservation.
Ele é um forte sustentante da conservação ambiental.
3. In academic context: a person defending a thesis or dissertation
The sustentante presented their research findings to the examining board.
O sustentante apresentou seus achados de pesquisa à banca examinadora.
Synonyms
sustentadorprovedormantenedorapoiadordefensor
Antonyms
dependenteparasitaopositor

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sustentante
Standard usage for breadwinner or supporter
São Paulo
sustentante
Common in academic and formal contexts
Portugal
sustentante
Used primarily in academic or formal settings; less common in everyday speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

ser o sustentante da família
sustentante de uma tese
sustentante de ideias
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