Also means
leaning (against)
Usage Note
Apoyado is the past participle of apoyar used as an adjective. It covers physical leaning (apoyado en la pared, 'leaning against the wall') and figurative support (apoyado por el gobierno, 'backed by the government'). The verb apoyar also means 'to rest something on a surface,' so context determines whether the support is physical or metaphorical.
Examples
"El proyecto estaba apoyado por varios inversores."
Natural Translation
The project was supported by several investors.
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