Ayudaban (en. They helped)

/aʝuˈðaban/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
They offered assistance or support to someone.
They helped the elderly at home.
Ellos ayudaban a los ancianos en el hogar.
They collaborated on some task or activity.
In school, the students helped their classmates.
En la escuela, los estudiantes ayudaban a sus compañeros.
They intervened to solve a problem.
The volunteers helped organize the event.
Los voluntarios ayudaban en la organización del evento.

Etymology

From the Latin 'adiutare', which means to assist or give help.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to help someone
To offer support to a person in need.
ayudar a alguien
to help in any way possible
To promise assistance in any form that is needed.
ayudar en lo que se pueda
to lend a hand
To offer help or support to someone.
echar una mano
I can't help much
To express limitations in offering assistance.
no puedo ayudar mucho

Related Words

help
Action of helping.
ayuda
helper
A person who helps.
ayudante
assistance
Assistance or aid.
auxilio

Slang Meanings

To lend a hand.
Whenever they have an activity, they ask us to help them, and we lend a hand.
Siempre que tienen una actividad, nos dicen que les ayudemost y les damos una mano.
To give them a hand.
If you need help with your move, I can give you a hand.
Si necesitas ayuda con tu mudanza, puedo echarte un cable.