Ayúdame
/aʝudame/from spelling rules
In Spanish, "help me" is translated as Ayúdame.
This phrase is a request for someone to provide assistance or support.
What does it mean word for word?
The word is composed of the imperative verb ayuda (help) and the enclitic pronoun me (me).
Which one should you use?
Ayúdame uses the tú (informal) imperative form. To say "help me" more politely or formally, use Ayúdeme, which is the usted form.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Mexico, people may use the word Auxilio to mean "Help me."
How does it change in a sentence?
In the imperative (command) form, the object pronoun me is attached directly to the end of the verb.
How do you pronounce it?
/aʝudame/
Did you know?
- The word auxilio comes from the Latin auxilium, which originally referred to military reinforcements or soldiers sent to aid a city under siege.
- While Ayúdame is a direct request, a Spanish speaker might use the phrase Echar una mano to ask for help, which literally translates to 'to throw a hand'.
- If you scream ¡Socorro! in a public place, it carries a much higher level of urgency than Ayúdame, often signaling a life-threatening emergency.
Examples in context
- Ven aquí y ayúdame.Come here and help me.This sentence shows how to request someone to come and provide assistance.Tatoeba #842241 by Shishir, translation #61596 by CK
- Ayúdame con mi tarea.Help me with my homework.This sentence demonstrates asking for help specifically with homework.Tatoeba #1522809 by marcelostockle, translation #251200 by CK
- Ayúdame y te ayudaré.Help me and I'll help you.This sentence shows a conditional way of offering help in exchange for assistance.Tatoeba #7215618 by diegohn, translation #5927034 by CK
- Disculpe, ¿podría ayudarme? Me he perdido y no sé cómo regresar al hotel.Excuse me, could you help me? I am lost and I don't know how to return to the hotel.
- ¡Ayúdame, Ana! No sé cómo resolver este problema matemático.Help me, Ana! I don't know how to solve this math problem.
- 65 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Javier is trying to carry several heavy shopping bags.
- JavierAyúdame con estas bolsas, por favor.Help me with these bags, please.
- ElenaClaro, Javier, yo te ayudo.Of course, Javier, I will help you.
- JavierGracias, son muy pesadas.Thanks, they are very heavy.
- ElenaNo te preocupes, ya casi llegamos.Don't worry, we are almost there.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
