WordReference English-Spanish Dictionary © 2026:
| Principal Translations |
lean on [sth],
lean upon [sth] vi + prep | (rest your weight on) | apoyarse en v prnl + prep |
| | Don't lean on the railing of this balcony - it isn't secure! If you will lean on my shoulder as we walk, it will take some of the weight off your sore ankle. |
| | No te apoyes en esa barandilla de este balcón, ¡no es segura! |
lean on [sb],
lean upon [sb] vtr phrasal insep | (rely on for support) (figurado) | contar con vtr + prep |
| | | apoyarse en v prnl + prep |
| | You can always lean on me. |
| | Siempre puedes contar conmigo. |
| lean on [sb] vtr phrasal insep | figurative (pressure to do [sth]) | presionar a vtr + prep |
| | The president's advisors are leaning on him to back the deal. |
| | Los consejeros están presionando al presidente para que dé su apoyo al acuerdo. |