ayúdanos
/aʝudanos/from spelling rules
The English phrase "help us" is translated into Spanish as ayúdanos.
ayúdanos is used to make a request for assistance directed to one or more people on behalf of a group.
What does it mean word for word?
The word ayúdanos is a combination of the imperative verb ayuda (help) and the enclitic pronoun nos (us).
Which one should you use?
The form ayúdanos is used when addressing one person informally, while ayúdenos is used for one person formally. When addressing a group of people, use ayúdennos.
How does it change in a sentence?
ayúdanos is the informal imperative (tú command) used when addressing one person.
How do you pronounce it?
/aʝudanos/
Did you know?
- In a life-threatening emergency, Spanish speakers rarely use ayúdanos or ayuda. Instead, they shout ¡Socorro!, which specifically signals a desperate plea for rescue.
- The root of ayuda comes from the Latin adjutare, which is also the ancestor of the English word 'adjutant', referring to a military officer who acts as an assistant.
- While 'ayúdanos' is a direct request, using it in a formal setting like a business meeting might sound jarringly aggressive. In professional Spanish, people often prefer using the subjunctive mood or adding 'por favor' to soften the imperative.
Examples in context
- Coge una escoba y ayúdanos a limpiar.Grab a broom and help us clean.This sentence shows how to use ayúdanos when asking someone to help with a cleaning task.Tatoeba #5844621 by albrusgher, translation #2396049 by CK
- No te quedes ahí parado. Ven aquí y ayúdanos.Don't just stand there. Come over here and help us.This sentence shows how to use ayúdanos to prompt someone to take action.Tatoeba #10545667 by arh, translation #6854528 by CK
- Ayúdanos.Help us.This sentence provides a direct way to say ayúdanos.Tatoeba #2794287 by marcelostockle, translation #2187193 by CK
- Ayúdenos, por favor.Help us, please.
- Hola, necesitamos su ayuda. Por favor, ayúdenos a resolver este problema.Hello, we need your help. Please, help us solve this problem.
- ¡Hola! Necesitamos tu ayuda. Por favor, ayúdanos a mover estos muebles.Hi! We need your help. Please, help us move these furniture pieces.
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Example conversation
Alejandro and Sofía are in the kitchen trying to carry many heavy boxes.
- AlejandroSofía, ven a la cocina y ayúdanos.Sofía, come to the kitchen and help us.
- Sofía¿Qué pasa, Alejandro?What's happening, Alejandro?
- AlejandroEstas cajas son muy pesadas.These boxes are very heavy.
- SofíaVoy ahora mismo.I'm coming right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
