When to use "auxilio" vs. "ayudame"?
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What is the difference between saying, "¡Auxilio!" and "¡Ayudame!"? They are both phrases asking for help so when would you use them? Thanks.
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updated Dec 13, 2012
posted by MeLlamoWaverly
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Yes, aileribel is right. ¡Auxilio! is the equivalent of an SOS or an emergency, whereas ¡Ayúdame! could mean any degree of help needed, including an emergency, but it's less dramatic than saying ¡Auxilio! or ¡Socorro!
updated Jan 29, 2013
posted by francobollo
Gracias por su ayuda. francobollo :) I get that "auxilio" is more emphatic and is usually used for emergencias. Makes sense - MeLlamoWaverly, Dec 13, 2012
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Uhm I believe that ayudame means help me, and auxilio means something more like a rescue me. For example
If I need help to understand something I'd use ayudame.
If I got trapped in a elevator I'd use auxilio.
updated Jan 29, 2013
posted by aileribel
Ayudame does mean help me and I used that as an example instead of another form of ayudar. And ok that makes sense. Gracias por su respuesta. - MeLlamoWaverly, Dec 13, 2012
