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"Help" is a transitive verb which is often translated as "ayudar", and "aid" is a noun which is often translated as "la ayuda". Learn more about the difference between "help" and "aid" below.
help(
hehlp
)A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
1. (to assist)
a. ayudar
My mom asked if I could help her clean the kitchen.Mi mamá me preguntó si podía ayudarla a limpiar la cocina.
2. (to avoid)
a. evitar
The accident was something that couldn't be helped; stop blaming yourself.El accidente fue algo que no se podía evitar; deja de culparte.
3. (to serve)
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
6. (aid)
a. la ayuda (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Mom, I need your help with my homework; there is a math problem I don't understand.Mamá, necesito tu ayuda con los deberes; hay un problema de mates que no entiendo.
7. (old-fashioned) (domestic employee)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).
a. el sirviente (M), la sirvienta (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Our present help has been cleaning the house for years.Nuestra sirvienta actual lleva años limpiando la casa.
b. la asistenta (F) (Spain)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Regionalism used in Spain
The help couldn't come today, so I'll have to make dinner myself.La asistenta no pudo venir hoy, así que tendré que preparar la cena yo.
A plural noun indicates that there is more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
8. (old-fashioned) (group of domestic employees)
A word or phrase that is seldom used in contemporary language and is recognized as being from another decade, (e.g., cat, groovy).
a. los sirvientes (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Mom, don't speak to the help that way!Mamá, ¡no les hables así a los sirvientes!
9. (workers)
a. el personal (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The help all quit on the same day.Todo el personal renunció el mismo día.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
aid(
eyd
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
1. (assistance)
b. el auxilio (M)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The lifejacket came to his aid when he fell into the ocean.El salvavidas acudió en su auxilio cuando se cayó en el océano.
c. la necesidad (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
There are many things we can do without the aid of a computer.Hay muchas cosas que podemos hacer sin necesidad de una computadora.
d. la defensa (F) (in an argument)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The teacher came to my aid when everyone else was against me.El maestro salió en mi defensa cuando todos los demás se oponían a mi idea.
2. (resources)
b. el beneficio (M) (finance)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Several famous bands are giving a concert in aid of the foundation.Varios grupos famosos darán un concierto en beneficio de la fundación.
3. (tool)
a. la ayuda (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
Flashcards are an excellent aid when teaching a language.Las tarjetas didácticas son una excelente ayuda en la enseñanza de una lengua.
4. (helper)
a. el asistente (M), la asistenta (F)
(m) means that a noun is masculine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
The position as the manager's aid is vacant if you want to apply.El puesto de asistente de dirección está vacante si quieres solicitarlo.
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
5. (to help)
a. ayudar
This guide will aid you to choose the best credit card for your needs.Esta guía le ayudará a elegir la tarjeta de crédito ideal para sus necesidades.
b. prestar ayuda
It is our duty to aid all those in need.Tenemos el deber de prestar ayuda a todos aquellos que la necesitan.
c. contribuir a
The investment will aid the economic development of the country.La inversión contribuirá al desarrollo económico del país.
d. facilitar (recovery or understanding)
Dialog will aid mutual understanding.El diálogo facilitará la comprensión mutua.
e. acelerar (recovery or process)
Resting at home and drinking plenty of fluids will aid recovery from a cold.Quedarse en casa descansando y beber mucho líquido acelera la recuperación tras un resfriado.
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
