ayudado
“ayudado” means “helped” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
helped
📝 In Action
Hemos ayudado al equipo a ganar el partido.
A1We have helped the team win the game.
Si hubieras ayudado antes, ya habríamos terminado.
B2If you had helped sooner, we would have finished already.
assisted
Also: supported
📝 In Action
El niño ayudado por la profesora hizo el examen.
B1The student, having been helped by the teacher, took the exam.
Las familias ayudadas recibieron comida y ropa.
B2The assisted families received food and clothing.
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Quick Quiz: ayudado
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'ayudado' as part of a compound verb tense?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Old Spanish verb 'ayudar,' tracing back to the Latin word 'adiutare,' meaning 'to assist' or 'to give aid.' It has always been rooted in the concept of offering support.
First recorded: 10th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know whether to use 'ayudado' or 'ayudada'?
If you are using it with 'haber' (e.g., 'he ayudado,' 'habían ayudado'), always use 'ayudado.' If you are using it to describe someone (e.g., 'The woman was helped'), you must match the gender: 'La mujer fue ayudada.'