ayudarlos
“ayudarlos” means “to help them” in Spanish (referring to a masculine or mixed plural group).
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Necesitamos subir este mueble. ¿Puedes ayudarlos?
A1We need to lift this furniture. Can you help them?
Es mi responsabilidad ayudarlos a encontrar la solución.
B1It is my responsibility to help them find the solution.
Estamos aquí para escucharlos y ayudarlos en todo.
A2We are here to listen to them and help them with everything.
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Quick Quiz: ayudarlos
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses the form 'ayudarlos'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The base verb 'ayudar' comes from the Latin verb *adiutare*, meaning 'to help repeatedly' or 'to assist.' The pronoun 'los' comes from the Latin *illos*, meaning 'those' or 'them.'
First recorded: The base verb 'ayudar' appeared in Spanish texts around the 13th century.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'ayudarlos' one word or two?
It is always written as a single word in Spanish when the pronoun is attached to the infinitive.
When must I attach the pronoun?
You must attach the pronoun when the base verb is used in the infinitive (ayudar), the gerund (ayudando), or in an affirmative command (¡Ayúdalos!).
Why is there no written accent mark on 'ayudarlos'?
Although Spanish rules usually require an accent mark when attaching a pronoun to a verb form like this, 'ayudar' is a simple infinitive that doesn't need it. The stress naturally falls on the syllable 'dar'.