falta de assistência
[FAL-ta dɨ a-sis-TÊN-sya]
noun phrasefemininepl: faltas de assistência
lack of assistance
1. The absence or insufficiency of help, support, or service provided to someone in need
The lack of assistance for homeless people is a serious social problem.
A falta de assistência para pessoas sem abrigo é um problema social grave.
2. In legal/sports contexts: absence from required attendance or presence
His lack of assistance at the hearings resulted in dismissal of his case.
A sua falta de assistência nas audiências resultou na rejeição do seu caso.
3. Inadequate support or care in medical, social, or institutional settings
The lack of assistance in the nursing home led to complaints.
A falta de assistência no asilo levou a reclamações.
Related Idioms & Phrases
deixar alguém na mão (to leave someone without assistance)
estar sem apoio (to be without support)
sofrer com a falta de assistência (to suffer from lack of assistance)
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