Inklingo

ayudara

ah-yoo-DAH-rah/aʝuˈðaɾa/

ayudara means helped in Spanish (imaginary or hypothetical situations).

helped, were to help

Also: would help
VerbB1regular ar
A kind person reaching down from a small hill to pull a friend up by the hand.
gerundayudando
past Participleayudado
infinitiveayudar

📝 In Action

Si ella me ayudara, terminaría la tarea hoy.

B1

If she helped me, I would finish the homework today.

Yo quería que él me ayudara con las maletas.

B1

I wanted him to help me with the suitcases.

Sería fantástico que usted nos ayudara.

B2

It would be fantastic if you were to help us.

Word Connections

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • Si alguien me ayudara...If someone would only help me...
  • Busco quien me ayudaraI'm looking for someone who would help me

🔄 Conjugations

subjunctive

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesayudaran
yoayudara
ayudaras
vosotrosayudarais
nosotrosayudáramos
él/ella/ustedayudara

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesayuden
yoayude
ayudes
vosotrosayudéis
nosotrosayudemos
él/ella/ustedayude

indicative

preterite

ellos/ellas/ustedesayudaron
yoayudé
ayudaste
vosotrosayudasteis
nosotrosayudamos
él/ella/ustedayudó

imperfect

ellos/ellas/ustedesayudaban
yoayudaba
ayudabas
vosotrosayudabais
nosotrosayudábamos
él/ella/ustedayudaba

present

ellos/ellas/ustedesayudan
yoayudo
ayudas
vosotrosayudáis
nosotrosayudamos
él/ella/ustedayuda

Translate to Spanish

Words that translate to "ayudara" in Spanish:

helpedwould help

✏️ Quick Practice

Quick Quiz: ayudara

Question 1 of 1

Which sentence describes a 'what-if' situation?

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👥 Word Family
🎵 Rhymes
prepararabuscara
📚 Etymology

Comes from the Latin word 'adiutare', which means to give support or reach out to assist someone.

First recorded: 12th century

Cognates (Related words)

French: aiderItalian: aiutare

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is 'ayudara' the same as 'ayudase'?

Yes! Both are used for the same meaning. 'Ayudara' is much more common in everyday speech, especially in Latin America, while 'ayudase' sounds a bit more literary or formal.

How do I know if 'ayudara' refers to 'I' or 'he/she'?

You usually have to look at the rest of the sentence or who the speaker is talking about, as the form is the same for both.