ayudando
“ayudando” means “helping” in Spanish (in continuous tenses (e.g., is helping)).
helping, assisting
Also: by helping
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Mi hermana está ayudando a limpiar la cocina ahora mismo.
A1My sister is helping to clean the kitchen right now.
Aprendí mucho mirando videos y ayudando en proyectos pequeños.
B1I learned a lot by watching videos and helping on small projects.
Llevamos tres días ayudando en la mudanza de nuestros vecinos.
A2We have been helping with our neighbors' move for three days.
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Which sentence correctly uses 'ayudando' to describe an ongoing action?
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Comes from the Latin word *adiutare*, which was an intensified version of the verb meaning 'to help' or 'to support.' The Spanish word has kept this core meaning of providing assistance.
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
When do I use 'ayudando' instead of 'ayudar'?
'Ayudar' is the base form (to help), used when the action is the goal or not yet started ('Quiero ayudar'). 'Ayudando' is the continuous form (helping), used for actions happening right now or ongoing ('Estoy ayudando').