Mixing Commands

You use 'ayudes' (the special verb form) when you are expressing a wish, doubt, or emotion about whether the person ('tú') will help. Example: 'Dudo que me ayudes' (I doubt that you will help me).

The Subjunctive Use

'Ayudes' is also the form used for negative commands directed at 'tú'. To tell someone *not* to help, you must say 'No ayudes' (Don't help), not 'No ayudas'.

Negative Commands

Think of the special verb forms (like 'ayudes') being triggered by verbs of Wish, Emotion, Impersonal expressions, Request/Doubt, or Ojalá (WEIRDO). These feelings make the following verb uncertain, requiring 'ayudes'.

The 'WEIRDO' Rule

Extremely common, as it is the second person singular form of the highly frequent verb 'ayudar' (to help) used in indirect and command contexts.

'Ayudes' is the second person singular form of the verb 'ayudar' (to help), used in the present subjunctive mood to express wishes, doubts, emotions, or as a negative command ('Don't help'). Learn its usage and conjugation rules.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

conditional

present

preterite

imperfect

future

imperative

affirmative

negative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

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