Portuguese · Common Verbs
Ajudar
[/aʒuˈdaʁ/]
To help
Beginnerverb
Definition
To make it easier for someone to do something by offering assistance.
Facilitar a realização de algo para alguém, oferecendo assistência.
Example
Você pode me ajudar com as compras?
Can you help me with the shopping?
Etymology
'Ajudar' comes from the Latin 'adiutare', which means 'to assist' or 'to help'. The term has evolved in Portuguese to encompass a broad spectrum of aiding or supporting actions.
How & Where It’s Used
'Ajudar' is frequently used in both informal speech and written language. It is widely understood and employed across various regions, with some variations in connotation depending on social context.