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ayudar Affirmative Imperative Conjugation

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Quick answer:

The imperative of ayudar gives commands: ayuda (tú), ayude (usted), ayudad (vosotros), ayuden (ustedes).

ayudar Affirmative Imperative Forms

ayuda
ustedayude
nosotrosayudemos
vosotrosayudad
ustedesayuden

When to Use the Affirmative Imperative

Use the imperative to ask for immediate help or to tell someone to assist another person.

Notes on ayudar in the Affirmative Imperative

Ayudar is regular. The 'tú' command is identical to the 'él/ella' present indicative.

Example Sentences

  • ¡Ayuda a tu hermana con las bolsas!

    Help your sister with the bags!

  • Por favor, ayuden a los niños a cruzar la calle.

    Please, help the children cross the street.

    ustedes

  • Ayudemos a la comunidad este fin de semana.

    Let's help the community this weekend.

    nosotros

Common Mistakes

  • Mistake: Using 'ayudar' instead of 'ayudad' for the vosotros command.

    Correct: Ayudad.

    Why: In formal Spanish, the vosotros imperative ends in -d, not -r.

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