Ayudar
Example: Siempre quiero ayudar a mis amigos cuando necesitan apoyo.
Definition
"Ayudar" means to provide assistance or support to someone in need, often to improve their situation or solve a problem. It involves offering aid willingly and can be applied in various contexts, such as helping friends, family, or strangers in everyday life.
Etymology
The word "ayudar" comes from the Latin 'adiutare,' which is a frequentative form of 'adiuvare,' meaning 'to help or assist.' Did you know? The root 'iuvare' is related to the English word 'juvenile,' originally implying something helpful or beneficial!
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"Ayudar" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (A1) - set 3", containing 105 commonly used words.
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