ven a ayudarme
/ben a aʝudaɾme/from spelling rules
The English phrase "come help me" is translated into Spanish as ven a ayudarme.
This phrase is used when making a request for someone to move to your current location in order to provide assistance.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the imperative ven (come), the preposition a (to), the infinitive ayudar (help) and the object pronoun me (me).
Which one should you use?
The form ven a ayudarme is the informal version. For a more formal or polite request, you would use venga a ayudarme.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Spanish, the verb venir (to come) requires the preposition a before an infinitive to express the purpose of the movement.
Did you know?
- While ven a ayudarme is standard, a more colloquial way to ask for help in Spain is to use the phrase ven a echarme una mano, which literally translates to 'come throw me a hand'.
- While ven a ayudarme is a request for assistance, screaming ¡Auxilio! is the most common way to signal a life-or-death emergency in Spanish.
- The noun form of the verb in ven a ayudarme, which is ayuda, describes both the act of helping and a physical assistive device like a walking stick.
Examples in context
- Ya cállate y ven a ayudarme.Just shut up and come help me.This sentence shows how to use ven a ayudarme in a more forceful or impatient context.Tatoeba #10077341 by DJ_Saidez, translation #9644215 by DJ_Saidez
- Ven a ayudarme.Come help me.This sentence is a direct example of the request ven a ayudarme.Tatoeba #1152138 by FiRez, translation #1439549 by CM
- Disculpe, ¿podría venir a ayudarme, por favor?Excuse me, could you come help me, please?
- Oye, ¿puedes venir a ayudarme?Hey, can you come help me?
- ¡Mateo, ven a ayudarme con estas bolsas!Mateo, come help me with these bags!
Example conversation
In the kitchen, a woman is trying to move a heavy box.
- MaríaMateo, ven a ayudarme con esta caja.Mateo, come help me with this box.
- MateoClaro, María, ya voy para allá.Of course, María, I'm coming right now.
- MaríaEs muy pesada y no puedo sola.It is very heavy and I cannot do it alone.
- MateoNo te preocupes, yo te ayudo.Don't worry, I will help you.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
