Déjame ayudarte
/dexame aʝudaɾte/from spelling rules
The phrase 'let me help' in Spanish is translated as Déjame ayudarte.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of deja (let/allow), me (me) and ayudarte (to help you).
Which one should you use?
Déjame ayudarte uses the informal tú form, whereas Déjame ayudarle uses the formal usted form.
How does it change in a sentence?
When specifying the task being helped with, use the preposition con after the verb, as in Déjame ayudarte con…
Did you know?
- In many parts of Latin America, instead of saying Déjame ayudarte, people might say Déjame echarte una mano, which literally translates to 'let me throw you a hand'.
- The verb ayudar comes from the Latin adjutare, which is a distant relative of the English word 'adjutant' meaning a military assistant.
- In highly formal settings, such as with a judge or a high-ranking official, déjame ayudarle is still too casual. One would instead use permítame ayudarle to show proper deference.
Examples in context
- Ya que estoy aquí, déjame ayudarte.Since I'm here, let me help you.Tatoeba #1715622 by marcelostockle, translation #1140060 by CK
- Déjame ayudarte a ponerte la chaqueta.Let me help you put on your coat.Tatoeba #1013768 by hayastan, translation #62286 by CK
- Déjame ayudarte. Tu mochila luce muy pesada.Let me help you. Your bag looks very heavy.Tatoeba #1267020 by marcelostockle, translation #266049 by CK
- Permita que le ayude con eso, señor.Allow me to help you with that, sir.
- ¿Puedo ayudarle en algo, señora?Can I help you with anything, ma'am?
- Permíteme ayudarte con eso.Let me help you with that.
- ¿Te puedo ayudar con algo?Can I help you with anything?
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Daniel sees Lucía struggling with some heavy grocery bags.
- DanielDéjame ayudarte con esas bolsas.Let me help you with those bags.
- LucíaGracias, Daniel, son muy pesadas.Thanks, Daniel, they are very heavy.
- DanielNo te preocupes, yo las llevo.Don't worry, I'll carry them.
- LucíaEres muy amable, muchas gracias.You are very kind, thank you very much.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
