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"Me puede ayudar" is a form of "me puede ayudar", a phrase which is often translated as "he can help me". "Hola" is a form of "hola", an interjection which is often translated as "hello". Learn more about the difference between "me puede ayudar" and "hola" below.
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)A phrase is a group of words commonly used together (e.g., once upon a time).
a. he can help me
¿Dónde está Fred? - Se acaba de ir, pero me puede ayudar más tarde.Where's Fred? - He just left, but he can help me later.
b. she can help me
Ella es mi hermana y me puede ayudar a cargar esto.She's my sister and she can help me carry this.
c. it can help me
Voy a probar la meditación. Creo que me puede ayudar a relajarme.I'll try meditation. I think it can help me relax.
2. (formal) (second person singular)
A word or phrase used to refer to the second person formal “usted” by their conjugation or implied context (e.g., usted).
a. you can help me
Creo que me puede ayudar con el papeleo, Sr. Cervantes.I think you can help me with the paperwork, Mr. Cervantes.
hola
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
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b. hi (colloquial)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
¡Hola! ¿Qué hay de nuevo?Hi! What's new?
