Asistido (en. Assisted)

/asiˈstiðo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
adjective
One who has been helped or supported in a task.
The patient was assisted by a medical team.
El paciente fue asistido por un equipo médico.
One who has the help of someone else.
The project was assisted by experts in the field.
El proyecto fue asistido por expertos en el área.
One who is under surveillance or care.
The assisted child had constant supervision.
El niño asistido tenía supervisión constante.

Etymology

From the verb asistir, which comes from the Latin 'assistere', meaning 'to be near' or 'to help'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

socially assisted
It refers to receiving help or support in the social sphere.
asistido socialmente
medically assisted
It designates a patient who receives specific medical attention.
asistido médico
psychologically assisted
It refers to a person who is receiving therapy or psychological support.
asistido psicológico

Related Words

to assist
To accompany or help someone in an action.
asistir
assistance
The help provided to someone.
asistencia
assistant
A person who helps or is present in a place.
asistente

Slang Meanings

To be under the effects of help or care.
That group is very assisted by the government.
Ese grupo está muy asistido por el gobierno.
To be in a situation of dependency.
That boy is clearly very assisted at home.
Ese chico se nota que está muy asistido en casa.