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Conjugation Chart of “Apoyar” (to support) in the Imperfect Tense

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Understanding the Imperfect Tense of “Apoyar”

The Imperfect Tense of Apoyar is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past, for example, Yo apoyaba a mi hermano en sus estudios. (I used to support my brother in his studies.)

Apoyar is a regular -ar verb, so its conjugations in the Imperfect Tense follow the typical pattern for this verb type.

How to Use Apoyar in the Imperfect Tense

The imperfect tense of apoyar is used to describe ongoing or repeated actions in the past.

Supporting or leaning on something: For example, Yo apoyaba mi cabeza en la pared mientras esperaba. (I was leaning my head against the wall while waiting.)

Backing or endorsing someone/something: For example, Mis amigos me apoyaban en mi decisión de cambiar de trabajo. (My friends were supporting my decision to change jobs.)

Propping up or holding something up: For example, Apoyaba los libros contra la pared para que no se cayeran. (I was propping the books against the wall so they wouldn’t fall.)

Resting or placing something on a surface: For example, Apoyaba los codos en la mesa mientras estudiaba. (I was resting my elbows on the table while studying.)

Backing or supporting an idea or cause: For example, La organización apoyaba la protección del medio ambiente. (The organization was supporting environmental protection.)

Relying or depending on someone/something: For example, Apoyábamos nuestro éxito en el trabajo duro. (We were relying on hard work for our success.)

Real Life Examples of Apoyar in the Imperfect Tense

Yo apoyaba a mi hermano en sus decisiones, aunque a veces no estuviera de acuerdo. (I supported my brother in his decisions, even though I sometimes disagreed.)

Ellos apoyaban la causa ambientalista con donaciones mensuales. (They supported the environmental cause with monthly donations.)

Nosotros apoyábamos al equipo local en cada partido, gritando y animando desde las gradas. (We supported the local team at every game, cheering and encouraging from the stands.)

Ella apoyaba a su amiga en los momentos difíciles, ofreciéndole un hombro para llorar. (She supported her friend during difficult times, offering a shoulder to cry on.)

Tú apoyabas la idea de reciclar, separando la basura en diferentes contenedores. (You supported the idea of recycling, separating the trash into different containers.)

Ellas apoyaban a la comunidad LGBTQ+ asistiendo a marchas y eventos. (They supported the LGBTQ+ community by attending marches and events.)

Él apoyaba a su esposa en su carrera profesional, cuidando de los niños cuando ella tenía que viajar. (He supported his wife in her professional career, taking care of the kids when she had to travel.)

Ustedes apoyaban al pequeño negocio local, comprando sus productos artesanales. (You supported the local small business by buying their handcrafted products.)

Yo apoyaba la causa de los derechos humanos, firmando peticiones y asistiendo a manifestaciones pacíficas. (I supported the human rights cause by signing petitions and attending peaceful demonstrations.)

Ellos apoyaban a los artistas emergentes, asistiendo a sus exposiciones y comprando sus obras. (They supported emerging artists by attending their exhibitions and buying their works.)

Nosotros apoyábamos al equipo de fútbol local, gritando y animando desde las gradas. (We supported the local soccer team, cheering and encouraging from the stands.)

Ella apoyaba a su hermano en su decisión de estudiar en el extranjero, aunque iba a extrañarlo mucho. (She supported her brother’s decision to study abroad, even though she would miss him a lot.)

Tú apoyabas la causa de los derechos de los animales, boicoteando productos que no fueran éticos. (You supported the animal rights cause by boycotting unethical products.)

Ellas apoyaban a su amiga en su proceso de recuperación, visitándola regularmente y llevándole regalos. (They supported their friend during her recovery process, visiting her regularly and bringing her gifts.)

Él apoyaba a su equipo favorito de básquetbol, vistiendo su camiseta y asistiendo a todos los partidos. (He supported his favorite basketball team by wearing their jersey and attending all the games.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Apoyar (to support) in the Imperfect Tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Imperfect tense is also known as the Past Imperfect, Descriptive Past, Past Progressive, or Imperfect Indicative in English, and as Pretérito Imperfecto, Copretérito, Imperfecto de Indicativo, or Pasado Descriptivo in Spanish.