What is the Spanish word for "lean"?

Learn how to say "lean" in Spanish with examples and practice

English

lean

Spanish

apoyarse

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Alternative translations of "lean"

inclinarse
recostarse
apoyar
inclinar

Examples of how to use "lean" in Spanish

English
Don't lean against that wet wall.
Spanish
No te apoyes en esa pared mojada.
English
I lean on the fence.
Spanish
Me apoyo en la cerca.
English
She leaned against the wall.
Spanish
Ella se apoyó en la pared.
English
They are leaning over the map.
Spanish
Ellos están inclinados sobre el mapa.
English
He has leaned on his friends.
Spanish
Él ha confiado en sus amigos.

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