How to Say "to favor" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to favor” is “apoya” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
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verbA2
to be on the side of a specific option
Examples
Ella siempre apoya a su familia.
She always supports her family.
El gobierno apoya el nuevo plan.
The government backs the new plan.
When to use 'apoya'
Use this form when you want to say 'he supports,' 'she supports,' or 'it supports.' It also works when you are telling a friend to 'support' something.
Support vs. Assist
Mistake: “Using 'asistir' to mean emotional support.”
Correction: Use 'apoyar' (apoya) for emotional or moral backing; 'asistir' usually means to attend an event.
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