assistance

S2 W2

BrE /əˈsɪstəns/ AmE /əˈsɪstəns/

noun en → es

1 HELP [uncountable] A2

help given to someone who needs it

ayuda, asistencia

  • provide somebody with assistance

Collocations medical assistance · legal assistance

  • The police provided emergency assistance.

    La policía proporcionó asistencia de emergencia.

2 SUPPORT [uncountable] B1

help given to someone or something, especially in a difficult situation

apoyo, ayuda

  • offer somebody assistance

Collocations financial assistance · moral support

  • The charity offers assistance to homeless people.

    La caridad ofrece ayuda a las personas sin hogar.

3 SERVICE [uncountable] B2

the act of helping someone or something, especially in an official capacity

servicio, asistencia

  • provide assistance

Collocations customer service · technical support

  • The company provides excellent customer assistance.

    La empresa ofrece un excelente servicio al cliente.

4 LEGAL HELP [uncountable] C1

help given by a lawyer to someone who needs legal advice or representation

asistencia jurídica, ayuda legal

  • legal assistance

Collocations free legal aid · pro bono services

  • The organization provides free legal assistance to low-income families.

    La organización ofrece asistencia jurídica gratuita a familias de bajos ingresos.