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"Ayuda" is a form of "ayuda", a noun which is often translated as "help". "Ayúdame" is a form of "ayúdame", a phrase which is often translated as "help me". Learn more about the difference between "ayuda" and "ayúdame" 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.
ayúdame(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
1. (informal) (second person singular; imperative)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person informal “tú” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., How are you?).
a. help me
Ayúdame, por favor. Yo sola no puedo llevar todas estas maletas.Help me, please. I can't carry all these bags on my own.
