remediar

Senses

1. 1.

   to remedy, to fix

   to correct or improve a difficult situation or problem

2. 2.

   to provide relief, to alleviate

   to reduce suffering or hardship, especially material needs

3. 3.

   to make do, to get by

   to manage with limited resources or in difficult circumstances

Examples

• "Não há muito que possamos fazer para remediar a situação agora."

  There's not much we can do to remedy the situation now.

• "Ela trabalha duro para remediar as necessidades da família."

  She works hard to provide for her family's needs.

• "Com o pouco dinheiro que tinha, conseguiu remediar até o fim do mês."

  With the little money he had, he managed to get by until the end of the month.

Usage

Common in both formal and informal contexts. Often used with "situação" (situation) or when discussing making do with limited resources. The expression "ir remediando" means "getting by" or "managing somehow." Not to be confused with "remediar-se" which emphasizes self-help or managing one's own affairs.