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encouraging help

[ɪnˈkɜːrɪdʒɪŋ hɛlp]
noun phrase
ajuda encorajadora
1. assistance or support that inspires confidence, motivation, or positive action in someone
The teacher's encouraging help made the student feel more confident about the project.
A ajuda encorajadora da professora fez o aluno se sentir mais confiante sobre o projeto.
2. supportive guidance that promotes perseverance and determination
With encouraging help from my mentor, I was able to overcome my doubts.
Com a ajuda encorajadora do meu mentor, consegui superar minhas dúvidas.
Synonyms
supportive assistancemotivating helppositive supportconstructive aid
Antonyms
discouraging helphindering assistancenegative support

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ajuda encorajadora
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ajuda animadora
alternative common usage
Rio de Janeiro
ajuda motivadora
frequent alternative expression
Portugal
ajuda animadora
preferred European Portuguese variant

Related Idioms & Phrases

a helping hand
lend a hand
give someone a boost
put someone on the right track
palavras de encorajamento (words of encouragement)
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