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timely aid

[ˈtaɪmli eɪd]
noun
ajuda oportuna
1. Assistance or support provided at the right moment or when needed most
The timely aid from the government helped the disaster victims recover quickly.
A ajuda oportuna do governo ajudou as vítimas do desastre a se recuperarem rapidamente.
2. Support delivered without delay or at an appropriate time
Timely aid to small businesses prevented many from closing during the pandemic.
A ajuda oportuna às pequenas empresas evitou que muitas fechassem durante a pandemia.
Synonyms
prompt assistancetimely supportopportune helpwell-timed aidimmediate assistance
Antonyms
delayed aidbelated assistanceuntimely helptardy support

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ajuda oportuna
Standard and widely used across Brazil
São Paulo
ajuda no tempo certo
Alternative colloquial expression
Portugal
ajuda oportuna
Standard Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

a helping hand when needed
come in the nick of time
strike while the iron is hot
at the eleventh hour
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