¿Me Ayudas? - Why No Future Tense?

Question

I was wondering in the phases me ayudas and te ayudo why the future tense isn't used.

-¿Cómo se va al parque? ¿Me ayudas? -Si, te ayudo. Está cerca del mercado.

Why do we not say:

-¿Cómo se va al parque? ¿Me ayudarás? -Si, te ayudaré. Está cerca del mercado.

Would somebody be able to explain this with another example? ¡Muchísimas gracias!

Answer 1

First, i think is better only use "claro" instead of "Si te ayudo". Because "claro" sound more natural and is afirmative answer. Anyway, the first option is the correct because you need the help for now. Maybe if i add some words to your message should be more clear. Like this...

-¿Cómo se va al parque? ¿Me ayudas? -Si, te ayudo (now). Está cerca del mercado.

The second option, is not uses for native speakers because it is meaningless. When you listen: "Si, te ayudaré." You should understand that you will get the help later. but in your message you add the solution or the help inmediatly

I hope i was clear. Thanks.

The capital "I" on your keyboard is broken! - 002262dd, Mar 3, 2012