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short-term help

[/ʃɔːrt tɜːrm hɛlp/]
noun
ajuda de curto prazo
1. Assistance or support provided for a limited period of time, typically addressing immediate or temporary needs
The organization provides short-term help to families affected by natural disasters.
A organização fornece ajuda de curto prazo para famílias afetadas por desastres naturais.
2. Temporary relief or aid that does not constitute a long-term solution
This medication offers short-term help for pain management.
Este medicamento oferece ajuda de curto prazo para o manejo da dor.
Synonyms
temporary assistanceimmediate aidprovisional supportquick relief
Antonyms
long-term helppermanent assistancesustained support

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ajuda de curto prazo
Standard usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
ajuda temporária
Commonly used alternative in business and social contexts
Rio de Janeiro
socorro de curta duração
Often used in emergency or crisis situations
Portugal
ajuda a curto prazo
Formal usage; 'a' is preferred over 'de' in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

band-aid solution
stop-gap measure
quick fix
temporary patch
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