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/aˈʝuða/

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Translation

help, aid

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Word origin

A deverbal noun from ayudar ('to help'), from Latin adiutare, a frequentative of adiuvare ('to help'). English 'adjutant' and 'aid' share this root.

Origin
Latin
Root
adiutare
English cognates
aid, adjutant

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Examples

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I need your help with this problem.

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Can you give me a hand with the suitcases?

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The help arrived just in time.

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They asked the neighbour for help moving the sofa.

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Without professional help, it will be impossible to finish on time.

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This word is taught in chapter 5, lesson 10: ayuda, comprar, quizá and 7 more words.