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immediate aid

[ɪˈmiːdiət eɪd]
noun
ajuda imediata
1. urgent assistance provided without delay, especially in emergency or crisis situations
The medical team provided immediate aid to the accident victims.
A equipe médica forneceu ajuda imediata às vítimas do acidente.
2. first aid or emergency relief given at the moment of need
Immediate aid was crucial in saving the patient's life.
A ajuda imediata foi crucial para salvar a vida do paciente.
Synonyms
emergency aidurgent assistancefirst aidemergency reliefprompt assistanceinstant help
Antonyms
delayed aidpostponed assistancelong-term care

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ajuda imediata
most common usage
Brazil - Medical Context
primeiros socorros
commonly used for first aid/immediate medical assistance
São Paulo
atendimento imediato
emphasis on immediate service or response
Portugal
auxílio imediato
alternative formal term used in Portuguese Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

lend a hand in time of need
help in the nick of time
swift action saves lives
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