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    Socorro (en. Relief)

    /soˈko.ro/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Loss of support or aid in a critical moment.
    Help arrived just in time to save the injured.
    El socorro llegó justo a tiempo para salvar a los heridos.
    Request for help in dangerous situations.
    The castaway shouted 'help' to the passing ships.
    El náufrago gritó 'socorro' a los barcos que pasaban.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'succurrere', meaning to come to aid.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Help!
    Expression of fear or urgency used to request assistance.
    ¡Socorro!
    to be in need of help
    To be in a situation that requires help or support.
    estar en socorro
    to give help
    To provide assistance to someone in need.
    dar socorro

    Related Words

    aid
    Help or assistance provided to someone in need.
    auxilio
    emergency
    Situation that requires immediate attention.
    emergencia
    rescue
    Action of saving someone from danger.
    rescate

    Slang Meanings

    Expression used to refer to a chaotic or complicated situation.
    That party was a disaster, everything went wrong.
    Esa fiesta fue un socorro, todo salió mal.
    Referring to unofficial help or makeshift solutions.
    When I don’t have money, I always ask my friends for help.
    Cuando no tengo dinero, siempre pido socorro a mis amigos.