Adjective
/asi.s.tenˈsjal/
The word "asistencial" pertains to assistance or support, particularly in contexts related to social services, health care, and welfare. It describes anything related to aid provided to individuals, often in vulnerable situations or in need of care. In Venezuelan context, it might often be associated with government programs, health services, humanitarian aid, or community support initiatives.
The word is commonly used both in oral and written contexts, but you might see it more frequently in official communications, policy discussions, and healthcare-related texts.
The government's assistance policy aims to help the most in need.
Existen múltiples programas asistenciales para el cuidado de los ancianos.
There are multiple assistance programs for the care of the elderly.
Los hospitales tienen un enfoque asistencial para atender a los pacientes.
While "asistencial" may not have a wealth of idiomatic expressions, it can be related to various phrases in contexts emphasizing help and support:
To care for the assistance-seeking population.
"Programas asistenciales son clave en tiempos de crisis"
Assistance programs are key in times of crisis.
"La ayuda asistencial es fundamental durante desastres naturales"
The term "asistencial" is derived from the Spanish verb "asistir," which means "to assist" or "to aid." The suffix "-al" is added to form an adjective that describes a relation to assistance.
Synonyms - Ayuda (help) - Apoyo (support) - Socorro (aid)
Antonyms - Desamparo (helplessness) - Abandono (abandonment) - Indiferencia (indifference)
This word encapsulates various efforts and programs intended to provide aid and support, particularly within the context of public health and social welfare in Venezuela.