Necesito ayuda
/neθesito aʝuda/from spelling rules
The English phrase "i need help" is translated into Spanish as Necesito ayuda.
Necesito ayuda is a general way to state that you need help. An alternative way to express a lack or need for help is Me hace falta ayuda.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the first-person singular conjugation of necesitar (to need) and the noun ayuda (help).
Which one should you use?
While Necesito ayuda is a general statement of need, using ¡Ayuda! is the standard way to shout for assistance in an emergency.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase Necesito ayuda, the subject yo (I) is omitted because the verb ending -o in necesito already indicates the first-person singular.
How do you pronounce it?
/neθesito aʝuda/
Did you know?
- In certain Spanish dialects, if you are asking for help with a specific chore or task, you might use the word mano, as in echar una mano, which literally means 'to throw a hand'.
- If you are in a high-stress emergency, shouting the full phrase Necesito ayuda is much less effective than simply yelling ¡Auxilio! or ¡Socorro!
- The word ayuda comes from the Latin adiuvō, which combines ad meaning 'to' and iuvō meaning 'to be useful'.
Examples in context
- Necesito ayuda en esto.I need help with this.This sentence shows how to say you need help with a specific thing using Necesito ayuda.Tatoeba #2258803 by hayastan, translation #2258802 by _undertoad
- Creo que necesito ayuda.I think I need help.This sentence illustrates expressing a thought about needing help using Necesito ayuda.Tatoeba #3788627 by Seael, translation #2407817 by CK
- Quisiera matricularme y necesito ayuda.I wish to enroll and I need help.This sentence provides an example of needing help during an enrollment process using Necesito ayuda.Tatoeba #8784885 by diegohn, translation #9189234 by DJ_Saidez
- Necesito ayuda con esta tarea, ¿podría usted ayudarme, por favor?I need help with this assignment, could you help me, please?
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Example conversation
Javier is struggling with heavy boxes in the hallway.
- JavierMaría, necesito ayuda con estas cajas.Maria, I need help with these boxes.
- María¿Te ayudo con la caja más grande?Shall I help you with the biggest box?
- JavierSí, por favor, es muy pesada.Yes, please, it is very heavy.
- MaríaNo te preocupes, Javier, yo la cargo.Don't worry, Javier, I will carry it.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
