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basic services

[ˈbeɪsɪk ˈsɜrvɪsɪz]
nounpl: basic services
serviços básicos
1. Essential public or private services necessary for the functioning of society and well-being of citizens, such as water, electricity, healthcare, and education
The government is responsible for providing basic services to all residents.
O governo é responsável por fornecer serviços básicos a todos os residentes.
2. Fundamental utilities and infrastructure required for daily living
Access to basic services like sanitation and healthcare is a human right.
O acesso a serviços básicos como saneamento e saúde é um direito humano.
Synonyms
essential servicesfundamental servicescore servicespublic utilities
Antonyms
luxury servicespremium servicesnon-essential services

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
serviços básicos
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
serviços básicos
common in municipal and state government discourse
Portugal
serviços essenciais
more commonly used term in Portuguese legislation

Related Idioms & Phrases

meet basic needs
provide basic services
access to basic services
lack of basic services
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