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How to Say "Help" in Portuguese

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
ajuda
"Help" in Portuguese 路 say it like ah-zhoo-dah

The most natural way to say "Help" in Portuguese is ajuda. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

socorro
used in emergencies or urgent situations
aux铆lio
more formal, often used in written contexts

When to use it

You can use 'ajuda' when you need assistance with something. It is appropriate in both casual and formal situations. If someone is struggling with a task, you can offer your help by saying 'Posso te ajudar?'.

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Examples in Portuguese

PortugueseEnglish
Voc锚 pode me ajudar com isso?Can you help me with this?
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'ajuda' with 'ajudar', which is the verb form. Remember, 'ajuda' is the noun.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

How do I ask for help in Portuguese?

You can say 'Voc锚 pode me ajudar?' which means 'Can you help me?'

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