intermittent aid
[ɪn.tərˈmɪ.tənt eɪd]
nounpl: intermittent aids
ajuda intermitente
1. Assistance or support provided on an irregular, periodic, or sporadic basis rather than continuously
The organization provides intermittent aid to refugees during crisis situations.
A organização fornece ajuda intermitente aos refugiados durante situações de crise.
2. Medical or therapeutic support given at intervals rather than on a constant or continuous basis
The patient received intermittent aid through physical therapy sessions twice a week.
O paciente recebeu ajuda intermitente através de sessões de fisioterapia duas vezes por semana.
In Brazil, 'ajuda intermitente' is commonly used in discussions of social welfare programs, humanitarian relief, and healthcare services. The term reflects the reality of many assistance programs that operate with limited resources and provide help on a schedule rather than continuously. In the USA, this term is frequently used in medical, social services, and humanitarian contexts.
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