WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2025:

Principal Translations
InglésEspañol
bolster [sth] vtr (support)dar apoyo a loc verb + prep
  brindar apoyo a loc verb + prep
  (estructura)apuntalar vtr
 Many office workers use cushions to bolster their backs while sitting at their desks.
 Muchos oficinistas utilizan cojines para dar apoyo a la espalda cuando están sentados en sus mesas de trabajo.
bolster [sb] vtr figurative (support)apoyar a vtr + prep
  estar con v cop + prep
 The church bolstered Ben when he ran for mayor.
 La iglesia apoyó a Ben cuando se presentó como candidato a alcalde.
bolster [sth] vtr figurative (support)reafirmar vtr
  respaldar vtr
 The abundant scientific evidence bolsters the argument for the threat of global warming.
 Las abundantes evidencias científicas reafirman el argumento de la amenaza del calentamiento global.
bolster n (long pillow)cabezal nm
  almohada nf
 Sherry sews decorative covers for bolsters and other types of pillows.
 Sherry cose fundas decorativas para cabezales y otros tipos de almohadas.
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Additional Translations
InglésEspañol
bolster n (chisel)cincel nm
 The builder used a bolster to cut the bricks to size.
 El constructor usó un cincel para cortar los ladrillos a medida.
bolster n (padded support cushion)cojín nm
  almohadón nm
 Using a bolster can be helpful for some yoga positions.
 Usar un cojín puede ser útil para algunas posturas de yoga.
bolster n (part of knife handle)virola nf
bolster [sth] vtr (pad, stuff)rellenar vtr
 Workers bolster the seats to make them more comfortable.
 Los trabajadores rellenaron los asientos para que fueran más cómodos.
bolster [sth] vtr figurative (pad out) (figurado)inflar vtr
  (figurado)rellenar vtr
 The politician bolstered his speech with a lot of empty promises.
 El político infló su discurso con promesas vacías.
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WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2025:

Locuciones verbales
InglésEspañol
bolster [sb] up,
bolster up [sb]
vtr phrasal sep
figurative (support [sb])levantar la moral a loc verb
  animar a vtr + prep
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