welfare

S2 W2

BrE /ˈweɪlfəːl/ AmE /ˈwelfər/

noun en → es

1 SOCIAL SERVICES [uncountable] B1

money and services provided by the government to help poor or sick people

asistencia social, ayuda gubernamental

  • welfare benefits

Collocations welfare benefits · government welfare programs

  • The government has increased welfare spending.

    El gobierno ha incrementado el gasto en asistencia social.

2 WELL-BEING [uncountable] B1

the health and happiness of a person or group of people

bienestar, salud y felicidad

  • welfare of somebody/something

Collocations welfare of children · public welfare

  • The welfare of the elderly is a major concern.

    La salud y felicidad de los ancianos es una preocupación importante.

3 LEGAL [uncountable] B2

the protection and care given to someone by the law, especially children or people who cannot take care of themselves

protección legal, tutela

  • welfare rights

Collocations legal welfare · child welfare services

  • The court has ruled in favor of the child's welfare.

    El tribunal ha dictaminado a favor del bienestar legal del niño.

1 ORGANIZATION [countable] B2

an organization that provides help and support to people in need, especially those who are poor or sick

organización benéfica, institución de ayuda social

  • welfare organization

Collocations charity welfare organizations · community welfare groups

  • She works for a local welfare organization.

    Ella trabaja para una organización benéfica local.

2 EMPLOYER [uncountable] C1

the benefits and conditions provided by an employer to their employees, such as health insurance or paid vacation days

beneficios laborales, condiciones de empleo

  • welfare package

Collocations employee welfare benefits · employer-provided welfare

  • The company offers a comprehensive welfare package.

    La empresa ofrece un paquete completo de beneficios laborales.

3 ANIMAL [uncountable] C1

the care and protection of animals, especially those that are endangered or in captivity

bienestar animal, protección animal

  • animal welfare

Collocations wildlife welfare · captive animal welfare

  • The zoo is committed to the welfare of its animals.

    El zoológico está comprometido con el bienestar de sus animales.

4 SPORT [uncountable] C1

the care and protection of athletes, especially regarding their physical health and safety during competitions or training

bienestar deportivo, seguridad en el deporte

  • sports welfare

Collocations athletic welfare · player welfare programs

  • The league has implemented new rules to improve player welfare.

    La liga ha implementado nuevas reglas para mejorar el bienestar de los jugadores.

5 EDUCATION [uncountable] C1

the care and support provided to students, especially those who are struggling or facing difficulties in their studies

bienestar educativo, apoyo estudiantil

  • student welfare

Collocations academic welfare services · school welfare programs

  • The school offers a range of student welfare services.

    La escuela ofrece una variedad de servicios de bienestar estudiantil.