auxílio

[ow-ˈsi-li-oo]

nounmasculinepl: auxílios

aid, help, assistance

1. help or assistance provided to someone in need

The government provided financial aid to families affected by the disaster.

O governo forneceu auxílio financeiro às famílias afetadas pelo desastre.

2. a subsidy or allowance granted by the state

She receives unemployment benefits from the state.

Ela recebe auxílio-desemprego do estado.

3. support or relief in a difficult situation

He called for help when his car broke down.

Ele pediu auxílio quando seu carro quebrou.

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General Brazilian

auxílio

standard usage across all social classes

Rio de Janeiro

auxílio

commonly used in informal speech for government benefits

São Paulo

auxílio

formal and informal usage in business and social contexts

Portugal

auxílio

more formal; subsídio is often preferred for government benefits

auxílio emergencial - emergency assistance (government benefit)

auxílio-desemprego - unemployment benefits

vir em auxílio - to come to someone's aid

prestar auxílio - to provide assistance

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