Meaning
assistance
- assistance, help
- care, support
- (technical) support, customer service
In a sentence
Ho chiamato l'assistenza per il mio telefono.
I called support for my phone.
C'è assistenza gratuita in questo negozio?
Is there free assistance in this store?
Il paziente anziano necessita di assistenza continua.
The elderly patient requires continuous care.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| assistenza | feminine · singular |
| assistenze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually means help or customer support. For physically being present at an event, Italian more often uses presenza than assistenza.
- Assistenza often appears in service contexts: assistenza clienti, tecnica, sanitaria. Aiuto is broader and more everyday for personal help.
- With events, assistenza can mean attendance in formal contexts, especially with a + noun: assistenza al corso, alla riunione.