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acolhimento

[a.ko.ʎi.ˈmẽ.tu]
nounmasculinepl: acolhimentos
reception, welcome, shelter
1. The act of receiving or welcoming someone kindly and hospitably
The family's warm reception made the guests feel comfortable.
O acolhimento caloroso da família fez os convidados se sentirem confortáveis.
2. Shelter or housing provided to those in need, particularly vulnerable populations
The shelter provided temporary accommodation for homeless individuals.
O acolhimento ofereceu alojamento temporário para pessoas sem abrigo.
3. The adoption or acceptance of an idea, proposal, or person
The proposal received acceptance from the board members.
O acolhimento da proposta pelos membros do conselho foi positivo.
4. In healthcare, initial assessment and care of a patient
Patient reception at the hospital included vital signs assessment.
O acolhimento do paciente no hospital incluiu avaliação de sinais vitais.
Synonyms
recepçãohospedagemasiloabrigobem-vindaaceitação
Antonyms
rejeiçãorecusaexpulsãorepulsa

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
acolhimento
Widely used in both formal and informal contexts
Portugal
acolhimento
Common in social services and healthcare contexts
Brazil - Social Services
acolhimento institucional
Specific term for institutional shelter services for vulnerable populations

Related Idioms & Phrases

acolhimento caloroso - warm welcome
casa de acolhimento - shelter home
acolhimento hospitalar - hospital reception/admission
política de acolhimento - reception/welcome policy
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