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secundar

to support

verb seh-koon-DAHR Rare
People & Society Relationships

Also means

to second (a motion)

Usage Note

Secundar means to back up or support someone else's action or initiative — as in seconding a motion, supporting a strike (secundar una huelga), or backing a proposal. It implies following someone else's lead rather than initiating. Do not confuse with apoyar, which is broader and more neutral.

Examples

"Varios sindicatos decidieron secundar la huelga."

Natural Translation

Several unions decided to support the strike.

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