Also means
social-assistance
Usage Note
Asistencial is a formal adjective derived from asistencia ('assistance') and is used almost exclusively in institutional or policy contexts: servicios asistenciales ('welfare services'), red asistencial ('care network'). It is invariable for gender. Learners should not confuse it with asistente (assistant/attendant), which refers to a person.
Examples
"Los servicios asistenciales están desbordados."
Natural Translation
Welfare services are overwhelmed.

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