asistencia
assistance
noun ah-sees-TEN-syah Less Common
Origin: From Latin assistentia, from assistere (to stand by).
Also means
attendance
Usage Note
Asistencia covers two broad senses: help or aid (asistencia médica = medical care) and the act of being present (la asistencia al acto fue masiva = attendance at the event was massive). Do not confuse with asistente, which means 'assistant' or 'attendant'. In basketball it also translates as 'assist'.
Examples
"El hospital ofrece asistencia gratuita."
Natural Translation
The hospital offers free assistance.
Literal Translation
The hospital offers assistance free

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