ayudas
“ayudas” means “aid” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
aid, subsidies
Also: grants, supports
📝 In Action
El gobierno anunció nuevas ayudas para las familias con bajos ingresos.
B1The government announced new subsidies for low-income families.
¿Pediste las ayudas para estudiantes?
A2Did you apply for the student grants?
Necesitamos más ayudas para reconstruir la ciudad después del huracán.
B2We need more aid to rebuild the city after the hurricane.
you help
Also: you are helping
📝 In Action
Si tú ayudas, terminamos antes el trabajo.
A1If you help, we finish the work sooner.
¿Me ayudas a llevar estas cajas?
A1Will you help me carry these boxes?
Siempre ayudas a tus amigos cuando te necesitan.
A2You always help your friends when they need you.
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Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: ayudas
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'ayudas' as a noun (financial support)?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the verb 'ayudar,' which evolved from the Latin verb *adiutare*, meaning 'to help' or 'to support.' The root word emphasizes the concept of adding strength or assistance to someone.
First recorded: 13th century (as the root verb)
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if 'ayudas' is the verb or the noun?
Look at the words around it! If it follows 'las' or 'unas' (like 'las ayudas'), it's the noun meaning 'grants' or 'subsidies.' If it follows 'tú' (like 'Tú ayudas'), it's the verb meaning 'you help' (informal).
Is 'ayudas' the only way to say 'help' in Spanish?
No, 'ayuda' (singular) is the general noun for 'help.' 'Ayudas' is either the plural noun (grants/subsidies) or the verb conjugation ('you help').