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selfless aid

[ˈsɛlfləs eɪd]
noun
ajuda desinteressada
1. assistance or help given without expecting personal benefit, recognition, or reward
The organization provides selfless aid to disaster victims.
A organização oferece ajuda desinteressada às vítimas de desastres.
2. charitable support motivated by compassion rather than self-interest
Her selfless aid to the homeless community earned her respect.
Sua ajuda desinteressada à comunidade de desabrigados lhe rendeu respeito.
Synonyms
altruistic assistancehumanitarian aidcharitable supportunselfish helpbenevolent assistance
Antonyms
selfish aidself-serving assistanceinterested help

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ajuda desinteressada
most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ajuda altruísta
more formal, often used in institutional contexts
Portugal
ajuda generosa
emphasis on generosity aspect
Rio de Janeiro
ajuda de coração
colloquial, emphasizing genuine compassion

Related Idioms & Phrases

give without expecting anything in return
help from the heart
act of kindness
charity begins at home
pay it forward
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