weak assistance
[/wiːk əˈsɪstəns/]
noun phrasepl: weak assistances
assistência fraca
1. Help or support that is insufficient, inadequate, or lacking in effectiveness
The government provided only weak assistance to the disaster victims.
O governo forneceu apenas uma assistência fraca às vítimas do desastre.
2. Aid or support that lacks strength, power, or substantial impact
The weak assistance from the NGO did little to solve the community's problems.
A assistência fraca da ONG pouco fez para resolver os problemas da comunidade.
3. Support that is poorly executed, half-hearted, or lacking commitment
Despite promises, the company offered only weak assistance in the project.
Apesar das promessas, a empresa ofereceu apenas uma assistência fraca no projeto.
In Brazil, the phrase 'assistência fraca' is commonly used in social and political discourse to criticize government or institutional programs perceived as underfunded or ineffective. It carries a tone of disappointment or frustration with inadequate social support systems.
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