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assistido

[a.sis.ˈti.du]
adjective/nounmasculinepl: assistidos
assisted; aided; supported
1. One who receives assistance or support, especially legal or social aid
The assisted person received legal support from the court.
O assistido recebeu apoio jurídico do tribunal.
2. Helped or supported in some action or process
He was assisted in his application by a professional advisor.
Ele foi assistido na sua candidatura por um consultor profissional.
3. In legal context: a party who receives legal representation or aid
The assistido was represented by a public defender.
O assistido foi representado por um defensor público.
Synonyms
ajudadoapoiadosocorridopatrocinado
Antonyms
desassistidoabandonadodesamparado

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
assistido
Common in legal and social contexts
São Paulo
assistido
Frequently used in legal proceedings and social services
Portugal
assistido
Standard usage in legal and administrative contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

assistido jurídico (legal aid recipient)
assistido social (person receiving social assistance)
parto assistido (assisted birth/delivery)
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