Socorrer (en. Assist)

/sokoˈreɾ/

Meaning & Definition

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verb

Definition: To provide help or assistance to someone in distress.

Example sentence: The firefighter assisted the family trapped in the fire.

El bombero socorrió a la familia atrapada en el incendio.

Definition: To save someone from an imminent danger.

Example sentence: The paramedics assisted the injured person after the accident.

Los paramédicos socorrieron al herido tras el accidente.

Definition: To assist someone in accomplishing something difficult.

Example sentence: She helped her friend with her studies before the exam.

Ella socorrió a su amiga con los estudios antes del examen.

Etymology: It derives from the Latin 'socorrere', which means 'to come to help'.

Phrase: to assist someone

Meaning: To provide help to a person in need.

socorrer a alguien

Phrase: to assist in time

Meaning: To provide assistance at the right moment.

socorrer en tiempo

Related word: help

Description: The action of helping or assisting.

auxilio

Related word: to rescue

Description: To get someone out of danger or a dangerous situation.

rescatar

Related word: rescue operation

Description: The operation of rescuing someone from danger.

salvamento

Slang meaning: To lend a hand

Example: I'm going to lend you a hand with the furniture, don't worry.

Voy a echarte una mano con los muebles, no te preocupes.

Slang meaning: To step in

Example: When he fainted, everyone stepped in to help.

Cuando se desmayó, todos entraron al quite para ayudar.