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aguanto

/a-GWAHN-toh//aˈɣwan.to/

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Use 'aguanto' when you are enduring or putting up with a difficult situation or physical discomfort, often with a sense of resilience.
A small, determined cartoon figure standing firmly on a rocky hill while a strong gust of wind blows against them, illustrating endurance.

Examples

Aguanto el calor sin aire acondicionado.

I endure the heat without air conditioning.

No sé cuánto más aguanto esta situación.

I don't know how much longer I can tolerate this situation.

Siempre aguanto hasta el final de la película, aunque sea mala.

I always stick it out until the end of the movie, even if it's bad.

The 'Yo' Form

The word 'aguanto' is the 'yo' form, meaning 'I' am the one doing the action. It is used for things you are currently enduring or habitually tolerate.

soporto

so-POR-toh/soˈpoɾto/

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Use 'soporto' when you are unable to tolerate or stand something unpleasant, like a situation, a person, or a sensation.
A person standing calmly under a small, persistent rain cloud, symbolizing enduring or tolerating annoyance.

Examples

No soporto el calor de esta oficina.

I can't tolerate the heat in this office.

Soporto mucha presión en mi trabajo, pero estoy bien.

I bear a lot of pressure at my job, but I'm fine.

¿Cómo soporto a mi hermano mayor? Es muy ruidoso.

How do I put up with my older brother? He is very loud.

Regular -AR Verb

This verb follows the standard pattern for verbs ending in -ar, making it easy to conjugate in all tenses. Just remember the endings!

Confusing 'Soportar' and 'Apoyar'

Mistake: “Using 'soportar' when you mean 'to emotionally support' someone.”

Correction: Use 'apoyar' (to back up/support emotionally) instead. 'Soporto a mi amigo' sounds like 'I tolerate my friend,' not 'I support my friend.'

Aguanto vs. Soporto

Learners often confuse 'aguanto' and 'soporto' because both imply enduring something. Remember, 'aguanto' suggests you are actively bearing hardship, while 'soporto' implies you are struggling to tolerate something and might reach your limit.

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