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financial assistance

[/faɪˈnænʃəl əˈsɪstəns/]
noun
assistência financeira
1. Money or financial support provided to a person or organization in need
The government provided financial assistance to families affected by the natural disaster.
O governo forneceu assistência financeira às famílias afetadas pelo desastre natural.
2. Loans, grants, or subsidies given to support education, business, or other ventures
Students can apply for financial assistance to help pay for their tuition.
Os alunos podem solicitar assistência financeira para ajudar a pagar suas mensalidades.
Synonyms
financial aidfinancial supportfundingsubsidygrantreliefmonetary assistance
Antonyms
financial burdendebtfinancial hardship

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
assistência financeira
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
auxílio financeiro
Alternative common usage in business contexts
Rio de Janeiro
ajuda financeira
Informal variant commonly used in social contexts
Portugal
apoio financeiro
Preferred term in Portugal for government or institutional support

Related Idioms & Phrases

come to someone's aid
lend a helping hand
bail someone out
financial lifeline
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