apoyatura (spanish) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Noun

Phonetic Transcription

/apoʝatuˈɾa/

How the Word is Used

"Apoyatura" is a term used in the domains of law, specifically in the realm of property rights, and in music, particularly in relation to musical ornamentation. In Spanish, it is more commonly used in written contexts, especially in legal documents, music theory textbooks, and discussions surrounding music.

Example Sentences

1. El abogado mencionó que la apoyatura del caso se basa en la jurisprudencia existente.

2. The lawyer mentioned that the support for the case is based on existing jurisprudence.

3. En música barroca, las apoyaturas añaden ornamentación a la melodía principal.

4. In Baroque music, appoggiaturas add ornamentation to the main melody.

Idiomatic Expressions

• "Estar a la apoyatura"
• Meaning: To be on the lookout for something, to be ready to support or reinforce.

• Example sentence: Después de la discusión, los amigos estaban a la apoyatura por si era necesario intervenir. Translation: After the argument, the friends were on standby in case it was necessary to intervene.

• "Dar la apoyatura a algo"

• Meaning: To provide support or backing to something.
• Example sentence: La empresa decidió dar la apoyatura necesaria al proyecto de conservación del medio ambiente. Translation: The company decided to give the necessary support to the environmental conservation project.

Etymology

The word "apoyatura" comes from the Spanish verb "apoyar," which means "to support." The -atura suffix is used to create a noun from the verb, indicating the action or result of supporting.

Synonyms and Antonyms

• Synonyms: soporte (support), respaldo (backing), refuerzo (reinforcement)
• Antonyms: oposición (opposition), desacuerdo (disagreement), rechazo (rejection)