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practical help

[/ˈpræktɪkəl hɛlp/]
noun phrase
ajuda prática
1. Concrete, hands-on assistance that addresses immediate, real-world needs rather than theoretical or emotional support
After the accident, the community provided practical help by bringing meals and driving the family to appointments.
Após o acidente, a comunidade ofereceu ajuda prática trazendo refeições e levando a família aos compromissos.
2. Useful and applicable support that solves tangible problems or accomplishes specific tasks
Instead of just sympathizing, she offered practical help by fixing the leaky roof.
Em vez de apenas simpatizar, ela ofereceu ajuda prática consertando o telhado com vazamento.
Synonyms
concrete helptangible assistancehands-on supportfunctional aidmaterial assistance
Antonyms
emotional supporttheoretical helpabstract assistancemoral support

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ajuda prática
most common usage
São Paulo
ajuda prática
standard usage
Portugal
ajuda prática
standard usage, sometimes 'apoio prático'

Related Idioms & Phrases

put your money where your mouth is
actions speak louder than words
walk the walk
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