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"Socorro" is a noun which is often translated as "help", and "ayuda" is a noun which is also often translated as "help". Learn more about the difference between "socorro" and "ayuda" below.
el socorro(
soh
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koh
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rroh
)A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
1. (support)
a. help
Me atracaron ayer y nadie vino cuando pedí socorro.I was mugged yesterday and nobody came when I called for help.
b. assistance
Los voluntarios acudieron al socorro de las víctimas de la inundación.Volunteers lent assistance to victims of the flooding.
c. aid
La mujer se ahogó porque nadie acudió en su socorro.The woman drowned because nobody went to her aid.
2. (provision)
a. relief
Se llevó a cabo un concierto para recaudar socorro para las víctimas del terremoto.A concert was held to raise relief for earthquake victims.
An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
la ayuda(
ah
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yoo
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dah
)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.
