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lasting aid

[ˈlɑːstɪŋ eɪd]
noun phrase
ajuda duradoura
1. Assistance or support that continues over a long period of time; aid that has enduring effects or sustainability
The organization provides lasting aid to communities affected by poverty.
A organização oferece ajuda duradoura às comunidades afetadas pela pobreza.
2. Financial or material support designed to create permanent positive change rather than temporary relief
The government committed to lasting aid through education and infrastructure programs.
O governo se comprometeu com ajuda duradoura através de programas de educação e infraestrutura.
Synonyms
sustained aidlong-term assistancepermanent supportenduring help
Antonyms
temporary aidshort-term assistanceemergency relieftemporary help

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ajuda duradoura
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
São Paulo
ajuda contínua
Alternative common expression in business and government contexts
Portugal
apoio duradouro
Preferred in formal and official Portuguese contexts

Related Idioms & Phrases

to lend a hand
to give someone a leg up
aid and abet
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