por favor ayúdame
/poɾ faboɾ aʝudame/from spelling rules
The English phrase "please help me" is translated into Spanish as por favor ayúdame.
It is composed of the phrase por favor, which means "please" and the verb form ayúdame, which means "help me".
Meaning: please help me (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
por favor means "please" and ayúdame means "help me".
How does it change in a sentence?
The form ayúdame uses the informal imperative, which is suitable for friends, family or people your age. When you switch to a formal address (usted), the verb changes to ayúdeme.
How do you pronounce it?
/poɾ faboɾ aʝudame/
Did you know?
- In many Spanish-speaking cultures, if you shout ¡Ayuda! instead of the full phrase por favor ayúdame, it is treated as an urgent cry for physical rescue from danger rather than a request for assistance with a task.
- In some Latin American regions, rather than asking for help with a task, people might use the phrase echar una mano, which literally means 'to throw a hand'.
- The word ayuda can be used as a noun to describe a 'grant' or 'subsidy' provided by a government, moving the meaning from a personal plea to a financial transaction.
Examples in context
- Por favor ayúdame a limpiar la casa.Please help me clean the house.This sentence is useful for asking for help with a specific task like cleaning.Tatoeba #1364805 by Shishir, translation #246650 by CK
- Por favor ayúdame. No entiendo lo que estoy haciendo.Please help me. I don't understand what I'm doing.This sentence is useful for expressing that you do not understand something and need help.Tatoeba #5201639 by gianich73, translation #5201800 by albrusgher
- Por favor ayúdame con esto.Please help me with this.This sentence is useful for asking for help with a specific object or matter.Tatoeba #734198 by darinmex, translation #39988 by CK
- Perdón, ¿puede por favor ayudarme con esta tarea?Excuse me, could you please help me with this task?
- Estimado profesor, ¿podría usted ayudarme con estas dudas, por favor?Dear teacher, could you please help me with these doubts?
- Oye, ¿me puedes ayudar con este problema, por favor?Hey, can you help me with this problem, please?
Example conversation
Alejandro is struggling with heavy boxes in the hallway.
- AlejandroSofía, por favor ayúdame con estas cajas.Sofía, please help me with these boxes.
- SofíaClaro, Alejandro, yo te ayudo.Of course, Alejandro, I will help you.
- AlejandroMuchas gracias, son muy pesadas.Thank you very much, they are very heavy.
- SofíaNo hay problema, vamos a moverlas.No problem, let's move them.
Sources
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
