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    Auxilio (en. Help)

    /awˈsi.ljo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Assistance or help given to a person in difficulty.
    The aid the family received after the fire allowed them to rebuild their home.
    El auxilio que recibió la familia tras el incendio les permitió reconstruir su hogar.
    Urgent aid in critical situations.
    The rescue team arrived to aid those affected by the earthquake.
    El grupo de rescate llegó en auxilio de los afectados por el terremoto.

    Etymology

    Comes from the Latin 'auxilium', meaning 'help' or 'assistance'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    immediate aid
    help provided urgently.
    auxilio inmediato
    to ask for help
    to request help in a time of need.
    pedir auxilio
    judicial aid
    legal assistance provided by the judicial system.
    auxilio judicial

    Related Words

    help
    Help provided in emergency situations.
    socorro
    support
    Assistance or help given to someone in a moment of need.
    apoyo
    to assist
    To offer help or assistance to someone.
    asistir

    Slang Meanings

    Expression used to urgently request help.
    When he realized the problem, he shouted 'Help!' looking for someone to assist him.
    Cuando se dio cuenta del problema, gritó '¡Auxilio!' buscando que alguien lo ayudara.
    Colloquial use to refer to a complicated situation that requires help.
    That meeting was a real aid; no one knew what to do.
    Esa reunión fue un verdadero auxilio, nadie sabía qué hacer.