apoyáis

Apoyáis is the second-person plural present indicative form of the Spanish verb apoyar. It is used with the pronoun vosotros and is characteristic of the voseo region that uses vosotros in Spain. In most of the Spanish-speaking world, the corresponding form for ustedes is apoyan, used with ustedes.

Conjugation and form details: apoyar is a regular -ar verb, so its present indicative endings are: yo apoyo, tú apoyas, él/ella apoya, nosotros apoyamos, vosotros apoyáis, ellos apoyan. The accent on í in apoyáis marks the stress on the last syllable. This form contrasts with apoyáis in the subjunctive mood, where the second-person plural is apoyéis.

Meaning and usage: apoyar means to support in various senses—to back a person, idea, or proposal; to assist or endorse; and to physically prop up or prop with a structural support. Consequently, apoyáis can denote both social and practical support, such as backing a candidate, helping colleagues, or stabilizing a structure.

Examples: Vosotros apoyáis a vuestro equipo en los momentos difíciles. Si la propuesta es razonable, apoyáis la iniciativa y la promovéis entre los demás. A nivel físico, apoyáis la rueda contra la pared para evitar que se mueva.

Notes: The use of apoyáis reflects a regional variety of Spanish. In Latin America, ustedes form for present tense is apoyan, corresponding to ustedes, ellos, and ellas. See also the verb apoyar and the pronouns vosotros/ustedes for related forms.