Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sustar
verb
/sus’tar/
Definition
To lift or raise something, particularly in a physical context.
Examples
- Eu vou sustar a minha mochila enquanto subo a escada. (I will lift my backpack while climbing the stairs.)
- O arquiteto projetou uma ponte que pode sustar grandes cargas. (The architect designed a bridge that can support heavy loads.)
Meaning
This Portuguese verb pertains to the action of holding something up or supporting its weight.
Synonyms
- levantar
- erguer
- suporte