← Back to Fala2Me

ajuda pontual

[aˈʒudɐ põnˈtwal]
noun phrasefemininepl: ajudas pontuais
timely help; punctual assistance
1. Help or assistance provided at the right time or moment; aid that arrives on schedule or when needed
The timely help from the volunteer organization made a difference in the community.
A ajuda pontual da organização de voluntários fez diferença na comunidade.
2. Occasional or sporadic assistance, as opposed to continuous support
The program provides punctual assistance to families in need during emergencies.
O programa oferece ajuda pontual às famílias necessitadas durante emergências.
Synonyms
ajuda oportunaassistência oportunaapoio pontualsocorro tempestivo
Antonyms
ajuda contínuaajuda permanenteassistência regular

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ajuda pontual
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ajuda pontual
Standard usage in business and social contexts
Portugal
ajuda pontual
Used in formal and official contexts; may prefer 'ajuda oportuna' in casual speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

na hora certa
no momento certo
em boa hora
ajuda de emergência
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →