Meaning
support
In a sentence
Ho bisogno del tuo appoggio in questo momento.
I need your support right now.
Hai trovato un appoggio per il telefono?
Did you find a stand for the phone?
Senza appoggio, non riesco a stare in piedi.
Without support, I can't stay standing.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| appoggio | masculine · singular |
| appoggi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use appoggio for backing, endorsement, or physical support; sostegno is often broader or more formal, especially for aid or assistance.
- Common with dare/offrire/chiedere appoggio. In politics and business, it often means strategic backing, not emotional comfort.
- For a physical surface to lean on, appoggio often appears in phrases like punto d'appoggio or base d'appoggio.