Ayudante (en. Assistant)

/a.juˈdan.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
noun
A person who assists another in a task or function.
The teacher's assistant explained the lesson.
El ayudante del profesor explicó la lección.
A person who helps a professional in their work.
The doctor had a helper who assisted him during consultations.
El médico tenía un ayudante que lo asistía durante las consultas.
Catechists or people who collaborate in religious teaching.
In the church, there are several helpers who assist during the mass.
En la iglesia, hay varios ayudantes que ayudan durante la misa.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

kitchen helper
A person who helps in the preparation of food.
ayudante de cocina
to be someone’s helper
To collaborate or assist a person in their tasks.
ser el ayudante de alguien

Related Words

help
The action of helping.
ayuda
to assist
To be present in a place; to help with something.
asistir
to collaborate
To work alongside others for a common purpose.
colaborar

Slang Meanings

Helper for a specific activity.
Today I am the 'helper' at the sports event.
Hoy soy el 'ayudante' en el evento deportivo.
An informal term to refer to someone who is always available to help.
He is the 'helper' for everyone in the office, he always has time to help.
Es el 'ayudante' de todos en la oficina, siempre tiene tiempo para ayudar.