How to Say ‘Can help’ in Mexican Spanish
Puede ayudar
PWEH-deh ah-yoo-DAR
[PWEH-deh ah-yoo-DAR]
💬 Usage Tip: In questions like [¿Me puede ayudar?], Spanish often uses [poder] + another verb: literally "can help." You can reuse the pattern with other verbs: [¿Me puede decir?] for "Can you tell me?"
Phrase Breakdown
Puede
[PWEH-deh]
can / could
A form of 'poder' used to ask if someone is able or willing to do something.
¿Puede venir mañana?
Can you come tomorrow?
ayudar
[ah-yoo-DAR]
to help
An infinitive verb meaning to help or assist someone.
Necesito ayudar a mi amigo.
I need to help my friend.
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