ayudara
“ayudara” means “helped” in Spanish (imaginary or hypothetical situations).
helped, were to helpAlso: would help
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Si ella me ayudara, terminaría la tarea hoy.
B1If she helped me, I would finish the homework today.
Yo quería que él me ayudara con las maletas.
B1I wanted him to help me with the suitcases.
Sería fantástico que usted nos ayudara.
B2It would be fantastic if you were to help us.
Word Connections
Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Indicative
Preterite
Imperfect
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Which sentence describes a 'what-if' situation?
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📚 Etymology
Comes from the Latin word 'adiutare', which means to give support or reach out to assist someone.
First recorded: 12th century
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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.