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helpful support

[HEL-pful suh-PORT]
noun phrasepl: helpful supports
apoio útil
1. Assistance or backing that is beneficial, constructive, and serves a practical purpose
The teacher provided helpful support to students struggling with the material.
A professora forneceu apoio útil aos alunos que estavam tendo dificuldades com o material.
2. Aid that makes a task easier or improves a difficult situation
The company offered helpful support during the transition period.
A empresa ofereceu apoio útil durante o período de transição.
Synonyms
useful assistanceconstructive supportbeneficial aidpractical helpsupportive guidance
Antonyms
unhelpful supportobstructive behaviorhindranceresistance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
apoio útil
Most common and standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
apoio valioso
Alternative emphasis on value of support
Rio de Janeiro
ajuda de mão
Colloquial, emphasizing hands-on practical help
Portugal
apoio prestável
Portuguese European variant, slightly more formal

Related Idioms & Phrases

lend a hand
give someone a leg up
come to someone's aid
be there for someone
render assistance
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