How to Say ‘I need help’ in Portuguese
Preciso de ajuda
preh-see-zoo dee ah-zhoo-dah
[preh-see-zoo dee ah-zhoo-dah]
💬 Usage Tip: After preciso, Portuguese uses de: preciso de ajuda, preciso de água, preciso de um médico. That little de is part of the pattern.
Phrase Breakdown
Preciso
[preh-see-zoo]
I need help
A statement expressing a need for assistance.
Preciso de ajuda com os deveres de casa.
I need help with the homework.
de
[dee]
I need help
A statement expressing a need for assistance.
Preciso de ajuda com os deveres de casa.
I need help with the homework.
ajuda
[ah-zhoo-dah]
I need help
A statement expressing a need for assistance.
Preciso de ajuda com os deveres de casa.
I need help with the homework.
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