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socorrer

[so.co.ˈrɛr]
verb
to help, to aid, to assist, to rescue
1. To provide help or assistance to someone in need or danger
The firefighters rushed to help the accident victims.
Os bombeiros correram para socorrer as vítimas do acidente.
2. To come to the aid of someone in distress
She helped her friend when he was in trouble.
Ela socorreu seu amigo quando ele estava em apuros.
3. To provide relief or support in a difficult situation
The government aided the affected families after the disaster.
O governo socorreu as famílias afetadas após o desastre.
Synonyms
ajudarauxiliarassistirampararsocorrervaler
Antonyms
abandonardesamparanegligenciar

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
socorrer
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
socorrer
Standard usage, commonly used
São Paulo
socorrer
Standard usage, commonly used
Portugal
socorrer
Standard usage, less frequent than 'ajudar' in everyday speech

Related Idioms & Phrases

vir em socorro de
prestar socorro
pedir socorro
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