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essential help
[ɪˈsenʃəl help]
noun phrase
ajuda essencial
1.
assistance or support that is absolutely necessary or indispensable for accomplishing something
The essential help from volunteers made the event successful.
A ajuda essencial dos voluntários tornou o evento bem-sucedido.
2.
critical aid required in an urgent or emergency situation
During the crisis, essential help from neighboring communities was vital.
Durante a crise, a ajuda essencial das comunidades vizinhas foi vital.
Synonyms
crucial assistance
vital support
indispensable aid
necessary assistance
critical support
Antonyms
unnecessary help
optional assistance
superfluous aid
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ajuda essencial
standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
ajuda fundamental
alternative commonly used in São Paulo
Rio de Janeiro
ajuda essencial
standard usage
Portugal
ajuda imprescindível
more formal alternative used in European Portuguese
Related Idioms & Phrases
a helping hand
lend a hand
come to someone's aid
go the extra mile
pull someone through
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