Ayúdale (en. Help him)

[a.ˈxu.ða.le]

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To give assistance or support to someone.
Help him finish his homework before bedtime.
Ayúdale a terminar su tarea antes de que llegue la hora de dormir.
To collaborate with someone to make a task easier for them.
If you don’t know what to do, help him find the information he needs.
Si no sabes qué hacer, ayúdale a buscar la información que necesita.
To provide relief in difficult situations.
When he had the accident, people stopped to help him.
Cuando tuvo el accidente, la gente se detuvo para ayúdale.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

Help him, and he will help you.
Offer help to someone who will also offer help to you in the future.
Ayúdale que él te ayudará
Help him to get up.
Assist someone who has fallen or is in an uncomfortable position.
Ayúdale a levantarse

Related Words

help
Assistance or support given to someone.
ayuda
assistant
A person who provides help or assistance.
auxiliar
rescue
Assistance given in emergency situations.
socorro

Slang Meanings

Give a hand
If you have time, helping your friend is helping him!
Si tienes tiempo, ¡echar una mano a tu amigo es ayúdale!
Lend a hand
When I ran out of gas, my friend came to lend me a hand.
Cuando me quedé sin gasolina, mi amigo vino a echarme un cable.