el socorro
help · aid
Petición o grito que una persona hace cuando necesita ayuda urgente.
Word: socorro
Meaning:
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Help or assistance in urgent or difficult situations
"Socorro" is commonly used to refer to help, aid, or relief, especially in emergencies. When someone shouts "¡Socorro!" it is equivalent to shouting "Help!" or "Aid!" because they need immediate assistance. -
Relief or support (not necessarily urgent)
It can also mean general support or assistance provided to someone in need, such as emotional or financial help.
Parts:
- The word "socorro" comes from the Latin succurrĕre which means "to run to the aid of" (from sub- "under" + currere "to run").
Synonyms:
- Ayuda (help)
- Auxilio (aid)
- Rescate (rescue)
- Asistencia (assistance)
Antonyms:
- Abandono (abandonment)
- Desamparo (helplessness)
- Negligencia (neglect)
In summary, "socorro" is a noun used to denote urgent help or assistance and can also be used in more general contexts of support. Commonly, it is exclaimed loudly in emergencies when immediate help is needed.
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Examples
Gritó para pedir socorro al ver el accidente.noun
He shouted for help when he saw the accident.
María escuchó un fuerte grito de socorro en la calle.noun
María heard a loud cry for help in the street.
¿Dónde se encuentran los puestos de socorro en esta playa?noun
Where are the aid stations located on this beach?
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