supporter
US /səˈpɔːr.t̬ɚ/
UK /səˈpɔːr.t̬ɚ/
1.
apoiador, torcedor, defensor
a person who approves of and encourages someone or something (e.g., a public figure, a movement, a team) and gives them help and encouragement
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She is a strong supporter of environmental protection.
Ela é uma forte apoiadora da proteção ambiental.
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The football team has many loyal supporters.
O time de futebol tem muitos torcedores leais.
2.
suporte, apoio, sustentáculo
a thing that supports something physically, especially from below
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The old bridge needed additional supporters to prevent collapse.
A ponte antiga precisava de suportes adicionais para evitar o colapso.
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The shelf was held up by two sturdy wooden supporters.
A prateleira era sustentada por dois robustos suportes de madeira.