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Help in Spanish

The Spanish word for 'help' is 'ayudar', pronounced ah-yoo-DAHR (IPA: /aʝuˈðaɾ/). It is an A1-level verb.

Pronunciation: ah-yoo-DAHR

Spanishayudar
Pronunciationah-yoo-DAHR · /aʝuˈðaɾ/
Part of speechverb
LevelA1 (beginner-friendly)

Example Sentences with 'ayudar'

  • Ayudo a mi abuela con las compras.
    I help my grandmother with the shopping.
  • ¿Me ayudas con esta caja?
    Will you help me with this box?
  • Ella me ayudó a encontrar trabajo.
    She helped me find a job.
  • ¡Ayúdame, por favor!
    Help me, please!

Common Phrases with 'ayudar'

  • ¿En qué puedo ayudarle?
    How can I help you? (formal)
  • echar una mano
    to lend a hand

How to Use 'ayudar'

Regular -ar verb. Use ayudar a + infinitive for helping to do something (me ayudó a cocinar), and the personal 'a' before the person being helped (ayudo a mi hermano).

Related Vocabulary

Keep going: review present tense conjugation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you say 'help' in Spanish?

'Help' in Spanish is 'ayudar', pronounced ah-yoo-DAHR.

How do you spell 'ayudar'?

It is spelled a-y-u-d-a-r.

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