Ayudan (en. Help)

/aɪˈjuːdɑːn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To provide assistance or support to someone.
They help us solve difficult problems.
Nos ayudan a resolver problemas difíciles.
To facilitate the accomplishment of a task.
The available resources help us complete the project.
Los recursos disponibles nos ayudan a completar el proyecto.
To intervene to improve a situation or condition.
Volunteers help families in need.
Los voluntarios ayudan a las familias en necesidad.
To offer emotional or physical support.
My friends help me when I'm going through a tough time.
Mis amigos me ayudan cuando estoy pasando por un mal momento.

Etymology

The verb to help comes from Latin 'adiutare', which means 'to do something for another'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Can you help me?
A request for assistance with something.
¿Me ayudas?
Humanitarian aid
Assistance provided to people in crisis situations.
Ayuda humanitaria
Mutual aid
Reciprocal support between individuals or groups.
Ayuda mutua
Help at home
Support for carrying out household tasks.
Ayuda en casa

Related Words

help
Assistance or support provided to someone.
ayuda
helper
A person who helps or assists another in a task.
ayudante
aid
Immediate assistance, especially in emergency situations.
auxilio
support
The act of helping someone in a task or situation.
apoyo

Slang Meanings

To lend a hand
When I need help at work, they always lend me a hand.
Cuando necesite ayuda en el trabajo, siempre me echan una mano.
To give a hand
I am always willing to lend a hand to my friends.
Siempre estoy dispuesto a dar una mano a mis amigos.
To give a lift
They gave me a lift with my studies.
Me echaron un cable con mis estudios.