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"Ayuda" is a form of "ayuda", a noun which is often translated as "help". "Auxilio" is a form of "auxilio", a noun which is often translated as "assistance". Learn more about the difference between "ayuda" and "auxilio" below.
la ayuda(
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)A feminine noun is almost always used with feminine articles and adjectives (e.g., la mujer bonita, la luna llena).
1. (support)
a. help
Tu ayuda fue indispensable para terminar el trabajo a tiempo.Your help was essential to finishing the job on time.
b. assistance
Necesitamos la ayuda de un experto con el proyecto.We need some assistance with the project from an expert.
2. (finance)
a. aid
La universidad ofrece ayuda financiera a los estudiantes destacados.The university offers financial aid to outstanding students.
3. (colloquial) (medicine)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
a. enema
Le recomendaron una ayuda para su problema de estreñimiento.They recommended an enema for his constipation problem.
4. (sports)
a. assist (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
La NBA eligió una ayuda de Ginóbili como la mejor del mes.The NBA chose an assist by Ginobili as the best of the month.
el auxilio(
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)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (support)
a. assistance
Brindamos auxilio a un conductor que se quedó sin gasolina.We offered assistance to a driver who ran out of gas.
b. help
Rebeca solicitó auxilio para sobreponerse a la depresión.Rebecca sought help to overcome depression.
c. aid
Varios países ofrecieron auxilio a los que se vieron afectados por la guerra.Various countries offered aid to those affected by the war.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
