What Does Socorro Mean?

The word socorro comes from both Portuguese and Spanish, meaning 'aid', by offering help or relief. It is related to the English term succor (or succour). Succour is a primarily British variation of the term succor.

As a noun it would mean assistance that is given in time of distress. It may be used as a synonym for the term relief. The term may also be used to describe a person who affords assistance or relief. As a transitive verb it would mean presenting assistance to in times of distress, want or difficulty. It is a synonym for the word help.

There are also a number of places that go by the name of Socorro such as a Socorro in New Mexico; in Texas; in Brazil; and in São Paulo.

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