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welcoming help

[/ˈwɛlkəmɪŋ hɛlp/]
noun phrase
ajuda bem-vinda
1. Assistance or support that is received gladly and with appreciation
In times of crisis, welcoming help from neighbors made all the difference.
Em tempos de crise, a ajuda bem-vinda dos vizinhos fez toda a diferença.
2. Aid that is greeted favorably and accepted with open arms
The welcoming help from the volunteers was greatly appreciated by the community.
A ajuda bem-vinda dos voluntários foi muito apreciada pela comunidade.
Synonyms
welcome assistanceappreciated aidgratefully received helptimely support
Antonyms
unwanted assistanceunwelcome helprejected aidunwelcoming support

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ajuda bem-vinda
Standard usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
ajuda bem-vinda
Common usage, may also say 'ajuda de braços abertos'
São Paulo
ajuda bem-vinda
Standard business and social contexts
Portugal
ajuda bem-recebida
Slightly more formal alternative in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

a helping hand
with open arms
much needed help
a shoulder to lean on
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