sostegnoo

support

noun soh-STEH-nyoh Rare

Also means

backing

Usage Note

Sostegno is masculine (il sostegno) and covers both physical support (un muro di sostegno, 'a retaining wall') and abstract backing (il sostegno finanziario, 'financial support'). The verb is sostenere ('to support, to sustain'). Supporto is a near-synonym but more technical in register.

Examples

"Ho bisogno del tuo sostegno in questo momento."

Natural Translation

I need your support right now.

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