difference in ayudame and ayudarme?
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What is the difference between ayúdame and ayudarme? Like in: "Ayúdame a buscar mis llaves" or "Gracias por ayudarme." Thanks.
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updated Oct 4, 2010
posted by musiclover99
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Ayúdame is the imperative form - help me
Ayudarme is the infinitive form - to help me
But in Spanish the infinitive form is used when we would use a gerund in English, turning a verb into a noun (ends in -ing in English). Ayudarme can also mean "helping me".
Ayúdame a buscar mis llaves - Help me look for my keys
Gracias por ayudarme - Thank you for helping me
updated Feb 6, 2012
edited by KevinB
posted by KevinB
thanks that helps alot! - musiclover99, Oct 4, 2010
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And:
Ayúdame, ask to one person.
Ayudarme, ask to several people
Ex:
Ayúdame (tú) con el correo.
Ayudarme (vosotros) con el correo.
updated Oct 4, 2010
edited by kawalero
posted by kawalero
Right. Ayudarme can also be a polite, implied command. - KevinB, Oct 4, 2010
