ayudan
“ayudan” means “they help” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
they help, you all help
Also: they assist
📝 In Action
Mis padres siempre me ayudan con el trabajo de la escuela.
A1My parents always help me with school work.
Ustedes ayudan mucho a la comunidad con esas donaciones.
A2You all help the community a lot with those donations.
¿Quiénes ayudan a organizar la fiesta de fin de año?
A2Who is helping to organize the end-of-year party?
they contribute, they benefit
Also: they are conducive to
📝 In Action
Estas nuevas políticas ayudan al desarrollo sostenible de la región.
B1These new policies contribute to the sustainable development of the region.
Los datos recopilados ayudan a entender mejor el problema.
B2The collected data helps (or: contributes) to better understanding the problem.
Indicative
Present
Preterite
Imperfect
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *adiutare*, meaning 'to help repeatedly' or 'to assist.' It shares roots with the English word 'aid.'
First recorded: Old Spanish (around 10th-11th century)
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Frequently Asked Questions
If 'ayudar' means 'to help,' why is the word 'ayudan' and not 'ayudar'?
'Ayudar' is the base form (the infinitive). 'Ayudan' is the specific form you must use when the people doing the helping are a group ('they' or 'you all, formal') and the action is happening now or generally.
Is 'ayudan' used in the present subjunctive mood too?
Yes, 'ayudan' is the form used for 'ellos/ellas/ustedes' in the present indicative (for facts) AND 'ayuden' is the form used in the present subjunctive (for wishes, doubts, or requests). Be careful not to confuse them!