ayudes
ah-YOO-dehs
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Espero que tú me ayudes con la tarea.
B1I hope that you help me with the homework.
No creo que ayudes mucho si solo miras.
B2I don't think you help much if you just watch.
¡No ayudes a ese ladrón!
A2Don't help that thief!
💡 Grammar Points
The Subjunctive Use
You use 'ayudes' (the special verb form) when you are expressing a wish, doubt, or emotion about whether the person ('tú') will help. Example: 'Dudo que me ayudes' (I doubt that you will help me).
Negative Commands
'Ayudes' is also the form used for negative commands directed at 'tú'. To tell someone not to help, you must say 'No ayudes' (Don't help), not 'No ayudas'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Mixing Commands
Mistake: "No ayudas a tu hermano."
Correction: No ayudes a tu hermano. (The negative command for 'tú' always uses the special verb form, 'ayudes'.)
⭐ Usage Tips
The 'WEIRDO' Rule
Think of the special verb forms (like 'ayudes') being triggered by verbs of Wish, Emotion, Impersonal expressions, Request/Doubt, or Ojalá (WEIRDO). These feelings make the following verb uncertain, requiring 'ayudes'.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
preterite
imperfect
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: ayudes
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'ayudes' as a negative command?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is 'ayudes' used often?
Yes, very often! It is the 'tú' form of the verb 'ayudar' (to help) in the special verb form (subjunctive). Since helping is a common topic, you will hear 'ayudes' whenever someone expresses a hope, doubt, or negative command related to assistance.
How can I remember when to use 'ayudes' instead of 'ayudas'?
'Ayudas' is for factual statements ('You help every day'). 'Ayudes' is for feelings, doubts, wishes, or negative commands ('I hope you help,' 'Don't help'). If it's not a clear fact, you probably need 'ayudes'.