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“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: for example, Todos ayudamos a limpiar el parque. (We all help to clean the park.)

To facilitate or make easier (colloquial): for example, Este programa me ayuda a organizar mis tareas. (This program helps me organize my tasks.)

To serve or be useful (colloquial): for example, ¿Te ayuda si te explico de nuevo? (Would it help if I explain it to you again?)

To assist in an illicit or unethical act (slang, rude): for example, ¿Me ayudas a copiar en el examen? (Will you help me cheat on the exam?)

Real Life Examples of Ayudar in the Present Tense

Yo ayudo a mi hermana con sus tareas después de la escuela. (I help my sister with her homework after school.)

Mis padres ayudan en la cocina de un comedor de beneficencia los fines de semana. (My parents volunteer in the kitchen of a soup kitchen on weekends.)

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

En nuestra oficina, ayudamos a los clientes a resolver sus problemas técnicos. (At our office, we help customers resolve their technical issues.)

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

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

¿Ayudas a tus vecinos mayores con las compras o tareas del hogar? (Do you help your elderly neighbors with grocery shopping or household chores?)

En esta organización, ayudamos a las personas a encontrar empleo y capacitación laboral. (At this organization, we help people find employment and job training.)

Los bomberos ayudan a rescatar a las personas atrapadas en accidentes. (Firefighters help rescue people trapped in accidents.)

Ella ayuda a sus hijos con la tarea de matemáticas todas las noches. (She helps her kids with their math homework every night.)

Nosotros ayudamos a nuestros amigos a mudarse a su nueva casa. (We help our friends move into their new house.)

Los maestros ayudan a los estudiantes a aprender y crecer. (Teachers help students learn and grow.)

¿Puedes ayudarme a encontrar mi billetera? La perdí en algún lugar. (Can you help me find my wallet? I lost it somewhere.)

Ellos ayudan a las personas mayores a cruzar la calle con seguridad. (They help elderly people cross the street safely.)

Conjugation Chart with English Translations

Conjugations of Ayudar (to help) in the Present Tense (Castilian 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.