Ayudar (en. Help)

/aɪˈjuː.dɑːr/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
Provide help or assistance to someone or something.
I am going to help my brother with his homework.
Voy a ayudar a mi hermano con su tarea.
Collaborate with someone in carrying out an activity.
She helps organize the event.
Ella ayuda a organizar el evento.
Facilitate the accomplishment of something.
This tour guide can help you get to know the city.
Este guía turístico te puede ayudar a conocer la ciudad.

Etymology

From the Latin 'adiutare', which means 'to help'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

help someone
Provide support to a person.
ayudar a alguien
help with something
Collaborate on a task or activity.
ayudar en algo
help a little
Provide limited or partial assistance.
ayudar un poco

Related Words

help
Assistance or support provided to someone.
ayuda
assistance
Help or assistance, especially in emergency situations.
auxilio
support
Moral or material support or backing.
apoyo

Slang Meanings

Lend a hand
I am going to lend you a hand with your project.
Voy a echarte una mano con tu proyecto.
Give a hand
Can you give me a hand with the moving?
¿Me puedes dar una mano con las mudanzas?