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belated assistance

[/bɪˈleɪtɪd əˈsɪstəns/]
noun phrase
assistência atrasada
1. Help or support that arrives after the appropriate or expected time, often when it is no longer as useful or needed
The government's belated assistance came too late to save the failing business.
A assistência atrasada do governo chegou tarde demais para salvar o negócio em dificuldades.
2. Aid provided with considerable delay, typically after a situation has already deteriorated
Belated assistance from international organizations did little to prevent the humanitarian crisis.
A assistência atrasada de organizações internacionais fez pouco para prevenir a crise humanitária.
Synonyms
delayed aidlate supporttardy assistanceoverdue help
Antonyms
timely assistanceprompt supportimmediate aidearly help

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
assistência atrasada
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ajuda atrasada
More informal alternative
Portugal
assistência tardia
Formal and preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

better late than never
closing the barn door after the horse has bolted
locking the stable door after the horse has bolted
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