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aided by family

[AY-did by FAM-uh-lee]
verb phrase
ajudado(a) pela família
1. assisted or supported by one's family members in accomplishing a task or goal
She was able to complete her education aided by family support and encouragement.
Ela conseguiu completar sua educação ajudada pela família com apoio e encorajamento.
2. receiving help or assistance from relatives
The business was started aided by family investments and connections.
O negócio foi iniciado com ajuda de investimentos e conexões familiares.
Synonyms
supported by familyhelped by familyassisted by relativesbacked by family
Antonyms
hindered by familyopposed by familywithout family supportabandoned by family

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ajudado(a) pela família
most common usage in Brazil
São Paulo
ajudado(a) com a família
alternative phrasing in São Paulo region
Portugal
ajudado(a) pela família
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

family support system
with family backing
lean on family
family ties that bind
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