O assistente social
Example: O assistente social ajuda as famílias em dificuldade.
Definition
"O assistente social" is a social worker who provides support and assistance to individuals, families, and communities facing social difficulties, aiming to improve their well-being and access to resources.
Translations
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the social worker -
el trabajador social -
de maatschappelijk werker -
l'assistent social -
l'assistant social -
der Sozialarbeiter -
l'assistente sociale
Etymology
The term "o assistente social" comes from Portuguese, where "assistente" means assistant or helper, derived from the Latin 'assistere' meaning 'to stand by' or 'to help,' and "social" relates to society. Together, they signify a professional who assists society, especially vulnerable groups.
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