ayudante
“ayudante” means “assistant” in Spanish (Professional or general helper).
assistant, aide
Also: helper
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Mi nuevo ayudante es muy eficiente con las llamadas.
A2My new assistant is very efficient with the calls.
Ella trabaja como ayudante de cocina en el restaurante.
A2She works as a kitchen helper in the restaurant.
El profesor necesita un ayudante para calificar los exámenes.
B1The professor needs an assistant to grade the exams.
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Which sentence correctly uses 'ayudante' to refer to a female person?
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📚 Etymology▼
This word comes from the Spanish verb 'ayudar' (to help), combined with the common ending '-ante', which often means 'the person who does the action.' Its roots trace back to the Latin verb *adiutare*, meaning 'to help frequently' or 'to assist.'
First recorded: 13th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'ayudanta' a real word?
While some Spanish speakers might occasionally use 'ayudanta' to emphasize the feminine gender, the standard and universally accepted form for both male and female assistants is 'ayudante.' Stick to using 'el ayudante' or 'la ayudante'.
Can 'ayudante' be used as an adjective?
Yes, but it's less common. It means 'helping' or 'assisting' (e.g., 'la función ayudante' - the assisting function), but it is overwhelmingly used as a noun meaning 'helper' or 'assistant'.