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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