ayuda con los deberes
/aʝuda kon los debeɾes/from spelling rules
The English phrase "homework help" is translated into Spanish as ayuda con los deberes.
This phrase refers to the assistance provided to a student to complete their school assignments at home. When seeking guidance on a specific exercise, a student might ask ¿Cómo se hace esto? (How do you do this?) or ask for a more detailed explanation by saying ¿Me puedes explicar paso a paso? (Can you explain it to me step by step?).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase ayuda con los deberes literally means "help with the homework". It is composed of ayuda (help), con (with) and los deberes (the homework/duties).
Which one should you use?
While ayuda con los deberes is a common way to express this, you may also encounter ayuda con las tareas, which refers to help with tasks or homework.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term ayuda con los deberes is common in Spain, whereas ayuda con las tareas is more frequently used in Latin America to refer to school assignments.
Did you know?
- In some Spanish-speaking cultures, asking for ayuda when doing schoolwork is an ambiguous request that can range from wanting a small hint to wanting someone to complete the entire assignment.
- While los deberes is the standard term for homework in Spain, using the singular form el deber typically refers to a solemn ethical or legal obligation.
- In Latin America, the word tarea is used for school assignments, but it can also refer to any general household chore or task.
Examples in context
- Necesito ayuda con los deberes de matemáticas.I need help with my math homework.
- Ella ofrece ayuda con los deberes de los niños.She offers homework help for the children.
Example conversation
Daniel and Sofía are talking after school.
- DanielSofía, ¿tienes tiempo para darme ayuda con los deberes?Sofía, do you have time to give me homework help?
- SofíaSí, Daniel. ¿Qué asignatura es?Yes, Daniel. Which subject is it?
- DanielEs para la clase de historia.It is for history class.
- SofíaPerfecto, yo te ayudo ahora mismo.Perfect, I will help you right now.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
