Spanish Conversation · Level 45
75 words
Spanish word
asistencia
Pronunciation
IPA/asisˈtenθja/
Meaning
- feminine nounhelp
Example
Necesito asistencia con la mudanza.
I need help with the move.
More examples
La clínica ofrece asistencia médica gratuita.
The clinic offers free medical assistance.
Core concept
A support desk or aide resolving someone's problem.
Common phrases
asistencia médica
medical assistance
solicitar asistencia
request assistance
Similar words
ayuda: Offers informal practical help from friends or neighbors for everyday tasks.
apoyo: Provides ongoing emotional or material support to sustain someone through difficulties.
socorro: Responds immediately to urgent calls for rescue in emergency situations.
auxilio: Delivers rapid rescue or relief in acute, life-threatening situations.
Definition in Spanish
Apoyo, auxilio o servicio que se brinda a quien lo necesita; también puede referirse a la presencia física de una persona en un lugar.
Word origin
From Latin assistentia, formed from ad- 'to' plus sistere 'stand', literally 'standing by', which gave Spanish the sense of offering assistance.
Usage tips
- Asistencia commonly appears in set phrases such as asistencia técnica (technical support) or asistencia social (social assistance), so expect a specifying adjective after the noun.
Other meanings
- attendancenoun
Opposites
- desamparohelplessnessnoun
Related words
- asistenteassistantnoun
- asistencialwelfareadjective