ayudante
/aʝuˈdante/
The English phrase "aide" is translated into Spanish as ayudante.
An aide is a person who assists someone else in their work or duties.
What does it mean word for word?
The word ayudante is derived from the verb ayudar (to help) and the suffix -ante (one who does), literally meaning "one who helps".
How does it change in a sentence?
ayudante is an epicene noun, meaning it has the same form for both masculine and feminine genders. Only the article changes (el ayudante / la ayudante).
How do you pronounce it?
/aʝuˈdante/
Did you know?
- In the context of Latin American transportation, an ayudante is a specific role for a person who hangs off the side of a bus to manage passengers and fares.
- In many Spanish-speaking countries, a ayudante de cocina is not just an aide but a specific professional rank in the culinary hierarchy, often acting as a commis chef.
- The Spanish word ayudante shares a deep linguistic ancestor with the English word 'aid' through the Latin root adiuvō, meaning to help or support.
Examples in context
- La presidenta recibió el informe de su asistente sobre la reunión.The president received the report from her aide about the meeting.
- Mi hermano pequeño es mi ayudante en la cocina.My little brother is my aide in the kitchen.
- El ayudante de cocina preparó los ingredientes.The kitchen assistant prepared the ingredients.
- El ayudante de cocina limpia la mesa.The kitchen aide cleans the table.
- Necesito un ayudante para este proyecto.I need an aide for this project.
- Ella es la ayudante del profesor.She is the teacher's aide.
Example conversation
María and Mateo are talking about a new hire at the office.
- MaríaMateo, ¿ya conociste al nuevo ayudante?Mateo, have you met the new aide yet?
- MateoNo, todavía no lo he visto.No, I haven't seen him yet.
- MaríaÉl es un ayudante muy eficiente.He is a very efficient aide.
- MateoMe alegra saber que nos ayudará.I'm glad to know he will help us.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry ayudante, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ayudante, CC BY-SA 4.0.
