é assistido/é ajudado
1. receives help or support from someone or something
The elderly woman is assisted by a caregiver every morning.
A mulher idosa é assistida por uma cuidadora todas as manhãs.
2. is provided with necessary aid or resources
The patient is assisted during the medical procedure.
O paciente é assistido durante o procedimento médico.
3. is supported in accomplishing a task
She is assisted by her team in completing the project.
Ela é assistida por sua equipe na conclusão do projeto.
This passive voice construction is commonly used in both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese, particularly in formal, medical, social services, and professional contexts. In Brazil, 'é ajudado' is often more colloquial, while 'é assistido' is more formal, especially in healthcare and legal documents.
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