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Conjugation Chart of “Ayudar” (to help) in the Present Tense

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Understanding the Present Tense of “Ayudar”

The Present Tense of Ayudar is used to describe actions that are happening right now or that occur regularly. For example, Yo ayudo a mi hermana con sus tareas. (I help my sister with her homework.)

Ayudar is a regular -ar verb, which means its conjugations follow the typical pattern for verbs ending in -ar in the present tense.

How to Use Ayudar in the Present Tense

Ayudar generally means to help or assist, but has several different meanings in the Present Tense, some of which might surprise you.

To help or assist: for example, Yo ayudo a mi hermana con sus tareas (I help my sister with her homework).

To aid or support: for example, Las donaciones ayudan a los necesitados (Donations help those in need).

To contribute (colloquial): for example, ¿Puedes ayudar con la limpieza? (Can you help with the cleaning?)

To facilitate (formal): for example, Este software ayuda a organizar tus archivos (This software helps organize your files).

To serve (idiomatic): for example, Este remedio ayuda para el dolor de cabeza (This remedy helps for headaches).

To be useful (colloquial): for example, Tomar notas ayuda a estudiar mejor (Taking notes helps to study better).

Real Life Examples of Ayudar in the Present Tense

Cada mañana ayudo a mi mamá con las tareas de la casa. (Every morning I help my mom with the household chores.)

Mi hermano ayuda a los niños con la tarea después de la escuela. (My brother helps the kids with their homework after school.)

¿Puedes ayudarme a cargar estas cajas pesadas? (Can you help me carry these heavy boxes?)

Los voluntarios ayudan a construir casas para las familias necesitadas. (The volunteers help build houses for families in need.)

En esta oficina, todos ayudamos a nuestros compañeros cuando lo necesitan. (In this office, we all help our colleagues when they need it.)

El mesero ayuda a los clientes a elegir un buen vino. (The waiter helps customers choose a good wine.)

Los bomberos ayudan a rescatar a las personas atrapadas en los edificios en llamas. (Firefighters help rescue people trapped in burning buildings.)

Siempre ayudo a mis amigos cuando tienen problemas. (I always help my friends when they have problems.)

¿Puedes ayudarme a estudiar para el examen? Necesito un compañero de estudio. (Can you help me study for the exam? I need a study partner.)

Los mecánicos ayudan a reparar los autos averiados. (Mechanics help repair broken-down cars.)

En la clase de cocina, ayudamos al chef a preparar los ingredientes. (In the cooking class, we help the chef prepare the ingredients.)

¿Puedes ayudarme a mover este mueble? Es muy pesado para mí solo. (Can you help me move this piece of furniture? It’s too heavy for me alone.)

Los traductores ayudan a comunicarse entre personas que hablan diferentes idiomas. (Translators help people who speak different languages communicate.)

Cuando viajo, ayudo a otros turistas si se pierden o necesitan direcciones. (When I travel, I help other tourists if they get lost or need directions.)

En el trabajo, ayudamos a nuestros clientes a resolver cualquier problema que tengan. (At work, we help our customers resolve any issues they may have.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Ayudar (to help) in the Present Tense (Latin American Spanish) with English Translations:

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Synonyms

The Present tense is also known as the Simple Present, Present Simple, Present Tense, or Present Indicative in English, and as Presente de Indicativo, Presente Simple, Tiempo Presente, or Indicativo Presente in Spanish.