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relief

[/rɪˈliːf/]
nounfemininepl: reliefs
alívio
1. A feeling of reassurance and relaxation that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
What a relief! The exam is finally over.
Que alívio! O exame finalmente acabou.
2. The removal or reduction of pain, distress, or difficulty
The medication provided relief from the headache.
O medicamento proporcionou alívio da dor de cabeça.
3. Aid or assistance given to people in need or during a disaster
The organization provides relief to disaster victims.
A organização fornece socorro às vítimas de desastres.
4. A sculptural or artistic work in which forms are raised from a flat background
The temple walls were decorated with relief carvings.
As paredes do templo eram decoradas com esculturas em relevo.
5. The replacing of someone on duty or in a position
The night shift relief arrived at midnight.
O revezamento do turno da noite chegou à meia-noite.
Synonyms
alleviationcomforteaseaidassistanceconsolation
Antonyms
burdendistresshardshipworsening

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
alívio
Most common usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
alívio
Standard usage, sometimes colloquially 'que alívio!'
São Paulo
alívio
Standard usage in formal and informal contexts
Portugal
alívio; socorro
Alívio for emotional relief, socorro for emergency assistance

Related Idioms & Phrases

relief map
relief valve
comic relief
tax relief
bring relief
much to one's relief
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