sustained relief
[səˈsteɪnd rɪˈlif]
noun phrase
alívio prolongado
1. Continuous, long-lasting comfort or ease from pain, suffering, or difficulty
The new medication provided sustained relief from chronic headaches for several months.
O novo medicamento proporcionou alívio prolongado das dores de cabeça crônicas por vários meses.
2. Ongoing assistance or support that continues over an extended period
The government program offered sustained relief to families affected by the natural disaster.
O programa do governo ofereceu alívio prolongado às famílias afetadas pela catástrofe natural.
3. In legal or contractual contexts, extended mitigation of obligations or penalties
The court granted sustained relief from the defendant's liability over a five-year period.
O tribunal concedeu alívio prolongado da responsabilidade do réu durante um período de cinco anos.
In Brazilian healthcare and consumer contexts, 'alívio prolongado' is frequently used in pharmaceutical advertising and medical consultations to emphasize the duration of treatment effectiveness. In the USA, this phrase is particularly common in pharmaceutical industry communications, legal settlements, and disaster relief announcements. The term implies not just temporary help but a reliable, extended solution.
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