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ayude

ah-YOO-dehaˈʝuðe

“ayude” means “help” in Spanish (Formal command ('Usted')).

help, may help

Also: assist, contribute
VerbB1regular ar
Mexico
A small figure struggling to push a large, heavy wooden cart up a hill, while a taller figure stands behind them, placing a hand on the cart to push and assist them.
infinitiveayudar
gerundayudando
past Participleayudado

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Por favor, ayude a su madre con las bolsas.

B1

Please, help your mother with the bags. (Formal command)

Espero que la medicina me ayude a sentirme mejor.

B2

I hope the medicine helps me feel better. (Subjunctive: expressing hope)

No creo que Juan ayude si no se lo pedimos.

B2

I don't think Juan will help if we don't ask him. (Subjunctive: expressing doubt)

Si quiere, yo ayude con el proyecto.

B2

If you want, I can help with the project. (Subjunctive: expressing possibility/willingness)

Word Connections

Synonyms

  • asistir (to assist)
  • socorrer (to aid (often in emergency))

Antonyms

  • obstaculizar (to hinder)

Common Collocations

  • Ayude a la comunidad – Help the community
  • Que me ayude Dios – May God help me

Idioms & Expressions

  • Ayudar a salir del apuro – To help someone out of a tight spot

🔄 Conjugations

indicative

present

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

imperfect

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

preterite

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

subjunctive

present

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

imperfect

él/ella/ustedayudara/ayudase
yoayudara/ayudase
túayudaras/ayudases
ellos/ellas/ustedesayudaran/ayudasen
nosotrosayudáramos/ayudásemos
vosotrosayudarais/ayudaseis
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Words that translate to "ayude" in Spanish:

assist→contribute→may help→

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Quick Quiz: ayude

Question 1 of 2

Which sentence correctly uses 'ayude' as a formal command?

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📚 Etymology▼

Comes from the Latin verb *adiutāre*, which means 'to assist' or 'to frequently help.' It's a common word across all Romance languages.

First recorded: Old Spanish (around 10th century)

Cognates (Related words)

Portuguese: ajudeFrench: aide

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why is 'ayude' used for both 'yo' and 'usted'?

Spanish verb forms often overlap. In the special 'subjunctive' form (used for wishes and emotions), the form for 'yo' (I), 'él/ella' (he/she), and 'usted' (you formal) are all identical: 'ayude.'

Is 'ayuda' the same as 'ayude'?

No. 'Ayuda' can mean 'help' (the noun) or it can be the common form of the verb: 'He/She/It helps' or the informal command 'Help!' ('Tú ayuda'). 'Ayude' is the polite command or the subjunctive form.