lean on

apoyarse en

Apoyar el cuerpo contra algo para que sostenga su peso.

En inglés sencillo: To rest your body against something so that it supports your weight.

• Do not lean on the glass.
• He leaned on a walking stick after the operation.
• She was leaning on the table with both hands.

Cómo se usa: lean on someone/something (She leaned on his shoulder while they waited.)

Sinónimos: rest on, rest against

Expresiones frecuentes: lean on something, lean on a wall

apoyarse en, depender de

Depender de alguien para recibir ayuda, fuerzas o consuelo.

En inglés sencillo: To depend on someone for help, strength, or comfort.

• You can lean on me.
• She leaned on her sister after the funeral.
• Who do you lean on when things get difficult?

Cómo se usa: lean on someone for something (You can lean on your family for support.)

Sinónimos: rely on, depend on

Expresiones frecuentes: lean on someone, lean on friends

presionar

Presionar a alguien para que haga lo que quieres.

En inglés sencillo: To pressure someone to do what you want.

• They leaned on me to sign.
• The mayor is leaning on officials to approve the project.
• Did anyone lean on you before you agreed?

Cómo se usa: lean on someone to do something (The manager leaned on us to work late.)

Sinónimos: pressure, push, put pressure on

Expresiones frecuentes: lean on someone, lean on officials

reprender

Reprender con firmeza a alguien para que cambie su conducta.

En inglés sencillo: To criticize someone firmly so that they change their behavior.

• The coach leaned on the lazy players.
• Her teacher leaned on her about the missing homework.
• Stop leaning on him for every small mistake.

Cómo se usa: lean on someone about something (The coach leaned on him about his poor effort.)

Sinónimos: tell off, reprimand

Expresiones frecuentes: lean on someone, lean on students