What does socorrer in Portuguese mean?

What is the meaning of the word socorrer in Portuguese? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use socorrer in Portuguese.

The word socorrer in Portuguese means succour, help, assist, aid, acudir, socorrer, auxiliar, resgatar, resgatar, socorrer, socorrer, auxiliar, socorrer. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word socorrer

succour, help, assist, aid

acudir, socorrer, auxiliar

verbal expression (offer to help)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
She was quick to come to my assistance when I needed some help.

resgatar

transitive verb (save)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Júlia viu que a menininha estava em perigo e a resgatou.
Julia saw that the little girl was in danger and rescued her.

resgatar

phrasal verb, transitive, separable (help to survive) (ajudar a sobreviver)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)

socorrer

transitive verb (help, aid)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)

socorrer

phrasal verb, transitive, separable (informal, figurative (help with money) (figurado)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
O governo socorreu muitos grandes bancos durante a recessão.
The government bailed out many large banks during the recession.

auxiliar

verbal expression (help to do)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
As primas de Naomi a auxiliaram nos preparativos para o casamento.
Naomi's cousins assisted her in making preparations for the wedding.

socorrer

phrasal verb, transitive, separable (help with money) (figurado, financeiramente)

(verbo transitivo: Verbos que possuem complemento, direto ou indireto. Ex. "oferecer ajuda", "gostar de música", etc.)
Um parente socorreu Ian com um empréstimo.
A relative bailed Ian out with a loan.

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