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"May I help you?" is a phrase which is often translated as "puedo ayudarte", and "yes" is an interjection which is often translated as "sí". Learn more about the difference between "May I help you?" and "yes" below.
May I help you?(
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. puedo ayudarte (informal) (singular)
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 word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
May I help you? We have other sizes if you find something you like.¿Puedo ayudarte? Tenemos otras tallas si encuentras algo que te guste.
b. puedo servirte (informal) (singular)
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 word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Good morning! May I help you?Buenos días. ¿Puedo servirte?
c. puedo ayudarle (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
May I help you? Are you looking for anything in particular, madam?¿Puedo ayudarle? ¿Busca algo en particular, señora?
d. puedo servirle (formal) (singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
A word or phrase that is singular (e.g., el gato).
Good evening, sir. May I help you?Buenas tardes, señor. ¿Puedo servirle?
a. puedo ayudarles (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
May I help you? Are you looking for information on places to visit in the area?¿Puedo ayudarles? ¿Buscan información sobre lugares para visitar en la zona?
b. puedo servirles (plural)
A word or phrase that is plural (e.g., los libros).
Welcome, ladies. May I help you? We have some lovely new lines in store.Bienvenidas, señoras. ¿Puedo servirles? Tenemos unas modas nuevas preciosas disponibles en la tienda.
yes(
yehs
)An adverb is a word that describes a verb, an adjective, or other adverbs (e.g., to run quickly, very tired).
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
