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helper
[/ˈhɛlpər/]
noun
pl: helpers
ajudante
1.
A person who helps or assists someone
She hired a helper to assist with the gardening.
Ela contratou um ajudante para ajudar no jardim.
2.
A tool or software program designed to assist with a task
The spell checker is a helpful helper when writing documents.
O corretor ortográfico é um ajudante útil ao escrever documentos.
3.
A person employed to do domestic or manual work
The kitchen helper prepared the ingredients for the chef.
O ajudante de cozinha preparou os ingredientes para o chef.
Synonyms
assistant
aide
attendant
support
collaborator
Antonyms
hindrance
obstacle
impediment
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
ajudante
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ajudante
Standard usage; sometimes 'assistente'
São Paulo
ajudante
Standard usage; 'assistente' also common in formal contexts
Portugal
ajudante
Standard; 'auxiliar' also used in formal or professional contexts
Related Idioms & Phrases
a helping hand
lend a helping hand
helper monkey (colloquial term for service animal)
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