Ayudaba (en. Helped)

/a.juˈða.βa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of providing assistance or facilitating the completion of a task.
When I was a child, I helped my mother with the chores.
Cuando era niño, ayudaba a mi madre en los quehaceres.
Collaborate in an activity or cause.
He helped his classmates with their homework.
Él ayudaba a sus compañeros de clase con sus deberes.
Facilitate a solution to a problem.
She always helped to resolve conflicts in the group.
Ella siempre ayudaba a resolver los conflictos en el grupo.

Etymology

From the verb ayudar, which comes from the Latin 'adiuvare'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

help someone
Offer support or assistance to a person.
ayudar a alguien
as much as possible
Do what one can to help.
en la medida de lo posible
lend a hand
Provide help to someone.
echar una mano

Related Words

assistance
Quick help in emergency situations.
socorro
help
The action of assisting or providing aid.
ayuda
helper
A person who helps, assistant.
ayudante

Slang Meanings

Lend a hand
Whenever he can, he lends a hand to his friend.
Siempre que puede, le echa una mano a su amiga.
Lend a hand
If you see someone in trouble, don't hesitate to lend a hand.
Si ves a alguien en problemas, no dudes en echarle el guante.