apoyen

Apoyen is a conjugated form of the Spanish verb apoyar, which means to support, back, or prop up. The word appears in the present subjunctive mood and in formal imperatives for the ustedes form, making it a common choice in subordinate clauses that express wishes, doubts, or hypothetical situations, as well as in commands directed to a group.

Grammatical role and usage. Apoyen corresponds to the third-person plural subject (ellos, ellas) or the formal second-person plural (ustedes) in the present subjunctive. It is used after verbs or expressions that trigger the subjunctive, such as desea, espera, teme, ojalá, or cuando, and it also serves as a formal command to a group: "Ustedes, apoyen las medidas." Examples include "Espero que apoyen la iniciativa" or "Es crucial que apoyen a las víctimas."

Semantic range. The core meaning centers on providing support or endorsement. This support can be social or political, as in backing a proposal or helping a person, or physical, such as propping up a structure. The verb also forms various related phrases with object pronouns, for instance apoyar a alguien (to support someone) or apoyar una idea (to back an idea).

Related forms. The base verb is apoyar; common derivatives include apoyo (noun: support) and apoyando (gerund: supporting). Distinct tenses and moods shift the form to different subjects and meanings, but apoyen specifically marks present subjunctive or ustedes formal imperative uses.