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conditional help

[/kənˈdɪʃənəl hɛlp/]
noun
ajuda condicional
1. Assistance or support that is provided only if certain conditions or requirements are met
The government offered conditional help to families below the poverty line who agreed to participate in job training programs.
O governo ofereceu ajuda condicional às famílias abaixo da linha de pobreza que concordassem em participar de programas de treinamento profissional.
2. Aid that comes with strings attached or specific stipulations that must be fulfilled
The bank provided conditional help to the struggling business, requiring them to implement new management practices.
O banco forneceu ajuda condicional ao negócio em dificuldades, exigindo que implementassem novas práticas de gestão.
Synonyms
aid with conditionscontingent assistancestipulated supporthelp with strings attached
Antonyms
unconditional helpno-strings-attached assistanceunrestricted aid

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ajuda condicional
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
ajuda condicionada
Alternative form commonly used in business and government contexts
Portugal
ajuda sob condição
More formal phrasing preferred in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

help with strings attached
conditional aid
aid contingent upon
help on certain terms
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