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random help

[ˈrændəm hɛlp]
noun phrase
ajuda aleatória
1. Assistance or support provided without a specific plan, purpose, or selection criteria; help given by chance or arbitrarily
The random help from strangers made a difference in our project.
A ajuda aleatória de estranhos fez diferença no nosso projeto.
2. Unplanned or spontaneous assistance offered without prior arrangement
I received random help from a volunteer at the event.
Recebi ajuda aleatória de um voluntário no evento.
NYC Slang
random assist, help out of nowhere
Synonyms
casual helpspontaneous assistancechance supportarbitrary assistance
Antonyms
planned helpscheduled assistanceorganized supportdeliberate aid

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ajuda aleatória
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ajuda de graça
Colloquial alternative emphasizing spontaneous nature
São Paulo
ajuda casual
More formal business context usage
Portugal
ajuda casual
Preferred in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

lend a hand
give someone a hand
pitch in
come to one's aid
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