ayúdame
“ayúdame” means “Help me” in Spanish (Direct request).
📝 In Action
Por favor, ayúdame con estas cajas pesadas.
A1Please, help me with these heavy boxes.
¡Ayúdame! No puedo abrir esta puerta.
A1Help me! I can't open this door.
Mamá, ayúdame a encontrar mis llaves.
A2Mom, help me find my keys.
Word Connections
Indicative
Present
Imperfect
Preterite
Subjunctive
Present Subjunctive
Imperfect Subjunctive
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Quick Quiz: ayúdame
Question 1 of 2
Which of these is the correct negative command form?
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📚 Etymology
The verb 'ayudar' comes from the Latin verb *adiutare*, meaning 'to assist' or 'to give aid.' This combined form ('ayuda' + 'me') simply follows the Spanish rule of attaching pronouns to positive commands.
First recorded: The root verb *ayudar* appeared in Spanish around the 13th century.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does 'ayúdame' have an accent mark?
The accent mark is needed to tell you exactly where to put the stress. The stress in 'ayuda' falls on the 'u' (ay-U-da). When you add the extra syllable 'me', the accent mark forces the stress to stay on that same 'u' (ay-Ú-da-me), keeping the pronunciation consistent with the original command.
Is 'ayúdame' formal or informal?
'Ayúdame' uses the 'tú' form of the command, making it informal, used for friends, family, or people you know well. To be formal, you would say 'Ayúdeme' (using the 'usted' command form).