Noun · A1 · Spanish glossary
Ayuda: help
ayuda
Pronunciation: ah-YOO-dah (stress the capital letters)
Ayuda means “help” in English.
Quick answer
- Meaning: help
- How to say it: ah-YOO-dah
- Gender: la ayuda
- Level: Beginner (A1)
What “ayuda” means and how to use it
Ayuda means “help.” It is a feminine noun, and the article is la: la ayuda.
Gender and plural
- Gender: la ayuda (feminine)
- Plural: las ayudas
Examples with audio
- Necesito ayuda con la tarea.I need help with the homework.
- Gracias por tu ayuda.Thanks for your help.
- ¿Hay alguien que pueda darme ayuda?Is there someone who can help me?
Usage tip
Say “pedir ayuda” (ask for help) and “dar ayuda” (give help). The verb is ayudar. “Ayuda” is also a cry in an emergency: “¡Ayuda!”
Frequently asked questions
How do you say “help” in Spanish?
“help” in Spanish is “ayuda.” It is pronounced ah-YOO-dah, with the stress on the syllable in capital letters.
How do you pronounce “ayuda”?
Say ah-YOO-dah. The syllable in capital letters gets the stress. Press the speaker button at the top of this page to hear it.
Is “ayuda” masculine or feminine?
Ayuda is feminine: “la ayuda.” The plural is “ayudas.”
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