ayuda
“ayuda” means “help” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
help, aid
Also: assistance, support, relief
📝 In Action
Necesito un poco de ayuda, por favor.
A1I need a little help, please.
Gracias por tu ayuda con la mudanza.
A2Thanks for your help with the move.
La organización ofrece ayuda económica a estudiantes.
B1The organization offers financial aid to students.
he/she/it helps, you help, help!
📝 In Action
Mi madre siempre me ayuda.
A1My mother always helps me.
El mapa ayuda mucho a los turistas.
A2The map helps tourists a lot.
¡Ayuda a tu hermano con sus deberes!
A2Help your brother with his homework!
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Which sentence uses 'ayuda' as a noun (a thing)?
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Comes from the Latin verb 'adiūtāre', which is a stronger form of 'iuvāre', meaning 'to help, assist, or please'. It has kept its core meaning for centuries.
First recorded: Around the 10th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What's the difference between 'ayuda' and 'ayude'?
'Ayuda' is the informal command you'd give to a friend ('tú'), like '¡Juan, ayuda!'. 'Ayude' is the formal command for 'usted' (e.g., a stranger, a boss) or a special form used after words like 'quiero que...' (I want you to...).
How do I say 'Help me!'?
You can shout '¡Ayuda!' to get anyone's attention. To ask a specific person, you can say '¡Ayúdame!' (informal 'tú') or '¡Ayúdeme!' (formal 'usted').