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How to Say ‘The help’ in Portuguese

Pela ajuda

PEH-lah ah-ZHOO-dah

[PEH-lah ah-ZHOO-dah]

💬 Usage Tip: Pela is a contraction of por + a. You'll see the same kind of merge in pelo (por + o) and pela oportunidade.

Phrase Breakdown

Pela

[PEH-lah]

For the

Indicates the use or purpose of something.

Example

Agradeço pela ajuda no evento de networking.

Thank you for the help at the networking event.

ajuda

[ah-ZHOO-dah]

Help

Action of assisting or aiding someone.

Example

Muito obrigado pela ajuda com o projeto.

Thank you so much for the help with the project.

Guides for Portuguese learners

The Portuguese You Actually Need in Your First Month in PortugalThe European Portuguese phrases for your first weeks in Portugal: paperwork, renting a flat, the bank, the health centre, cafés, trains and your new neighbours.

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