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quick aid

[/kwɪk eɪd/]
nounpl: quick aids
auxílio rápido
1. Immediate or rapid assistance provided to someone in need, especially in emergency situations
The paramedics provided quick aid to the accident victim.
Os paramédicos forneceram auxílio rápido à vítima do acidente.
2. First aid or emergency medical assistance given without delay
Quick aid can be the difference between life and death in critical situations.
O auxílio rápido pode fazer a diferença entre a vida e a morte em situações críticas.
Synonyms
first aidemergency assistancerapid assistanceimmediate help
Antonyms
delayed assistanceslow responsepostponed aid

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
auxílio rápido
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
ajuda rápida
Alternative colloquial usage
Portugal
socorro rápido
Preferred term in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

lend a quick hand
come to quick aid
quick first response
emergency response time
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