real support
[ˈriːəl səˈpɔːrt]
noun phrase
apoio genuíno / apoio verdadeiro / apoio real
1. authentic, genuine, and meaningful assistance or backing, not superficial or token help
After the accident, her family provided real support during her recovery.
Após o acidente, sua família forneceu apoio genuíno durante sua recuperação.
2. practical and substantive help, as opposed to mere words or symbolic gestures
The community showed real support by volunteering and donating resources.
A comunidade mostrou apoio real oferecendo voluntariamente e doando recursos.
3. concrete backing or endorsement that makes a tangible difference
The startup needed real support from investors, not just promises.
A startup precisava de apoio real de investidores, não apenas promessas.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, 'real support' emphasizes the distinction between sincere, practical help versus superficial gestures. In Brazilian culture, authenticity and genuine connection are highly valued, making this phrase particularly meaningful in personal and community relationships. In the US, the phrase often relates to practical, measurable assistance in business and personal situations.
NYC Slang
the real deal / for real support / keeping it real
Related Idioms & Phrases
stand by someone
have someone's back
put your money where your mouth is
walk the walk
colocar a mão na massa (Brazilian Portuguese)
dar apoio de verdade (Brazilian Portuguese)
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