apoyada

Apoyada is the feminine form of the participle of apoyar, a Spanish verb meaning to support or prop up. It functions as an adjective meaning “supported” or “propped up” and agrees in gender with the noun it describes. The masculine form is apoyado, and the plural forms are apoyados (masculine) and apoyadas (feminine).

In physical terms, apoyada describes objects that are resting on or supported by another structure. Examples: una mesa apoyada en tres patas; una pintura apoyada en la pared. The expression often appears with estar to indicate a temporary state resulting from support: “La lámpara está apoyada en la esquina.”

In figurative or social contexts, apoyada refers to backing, endorsement, or sponsorship. Examples: “una candidata apoyada por el sindicato” or “un proyecto apoyado por la comunidad.” It can also describe a person who has support from others, as in “está apoyada por su equipo.”

Grammatically, apoyada is used as an adjective derived from the participle, most commonly with estar to describe a state, but it can appear in other constructions that express relationship to support, such as “apoyada en su experiencia.” Related terms include apoyar (to support) and apoyo (support).