ayudo
ah-YOO-doh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Yo ayudo a mi hermano con la tarea.
A1I help my brother with the homework.
¿Qué hago? Ayudo a quien lo necesita.
A2What do I do? I help whoever needs it.
Siempre ayudo a mis vecinos a cargar las bolsas.
A1I always help my neighbors carry the bags.
💡 Grammar Points
The special 'a' after 'ayudar'
When you help a person, Spanish often requires the word 'a' right before the person: 'Ayudo a mi hermano.' (I help my brother).
Regular -ar verb
This verb is easy! It follows the standard pattern for verbs ending in -ar, making it predictable across all tenses.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Confusing the person
Mistake: "Yo ayudas"
Correction: The -o ending is only for 'yo' (I). Use 'Yo ayudo.' The -as ending is for 'tú' (you).
⭐ Usage Tips
Using 'con' for things
If you are helping with a thing or task, use the preposition 'con': 'Ayudo con la limpieza' (I help with the cleaning).
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: ayudo
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'ayudo'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'ayudo' and 'ayuda'?
'Ayudo' means 'I help' (first person, present tense). 'Ayuda' can mean either 'he/she/it helps' (third person, present tense) or it can be the noun meaning 'help' or 'aid'.