Confusing Commands

When you need to politely tell one person (Usted) to help, you use 'Ayude.' This form is taken directly from the special verb form used for wishes and necessities (the present subjunctive).

The Formal Command

'Ayude' is used when expressing a wish, desire, or doubt about the action of helping, especially after phrases like 'Espero que...' (I hope that...) or 'Necesito que...' (I need that...).

Subjunctive Trigger

For commands, you attach pronouns to the end: 'Ayúdeme' means 'Help me,' and 'Ayúdele' means 'Help him/her/it.' Note the added accent mark!

Adding the Object

Extremely common; used daily for commands, requests, and expressing influence related to giving assistance.

'Ayude' is a specific conjugation of the verb 'ayudar' (to help). It is used for polite formal commands ('Usted, help') and in the subjunctive mood to express wishes, doubts, or necessities ('I hope he helps').

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

Practice Conjugations