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apoyado

leaning (on), supported, backed

a p o ˈʝ a d o → apoyar
apoy to support, to back + ado Past participle
adjective · masculine singular Rare #40,613
leaning (on) Often used with "en" for what something is resting on: "apoyado en..."
SP: El cartel está apoyado en la pared.
EN: The sign is leaning against the wall.
supported, backed Can describe being supported by someone or something (literal or figurative).
SP: El proyecto está apoyado por el director.
EN: The project is supported by the director.

Él se quedó apoyado contra la valla.

He remained leaning against the fence.

Él estaba apoyado contra la pared.

He was leaning against the wall.

Estás parado allí, apoyado sobre él.

You're standing there, leaning on it.

— Doña Clara (2016)

Tom estaba apoyado sobre la valla.

Tom was leaning against the fence.

El techo entero, que estaba apoyado en el muro, se cayó con él.

The entire roof, which was supported by the wall, fell down with him.

Tom estaba apoyado en la parte de atrás de la silla.

Tom was leaning back in the chair.