How to Say ‘How can I help?’ in Portuguese
Como posso ajudar?
KOH-moo POS-oo ah-zhoo-DAR
[KOH-moo POS-oo ah-zhoo-DAR]
💬 Usage Tip: Portuguese verbs often change endings based on who is speaking. Here 'posso' is first-person singular.
🇵🇹 In Portugal: Offering help is a common gesture of goodwill in Portuguese culture.
Phrase Breakdown
Como
[KOH-moo]
How
Asking in what way or manner.
Como posso ajudar?
How can I help?
posso
[POS-oo]
can
Expressing ability or permission.
Como posso ajudar você?
How can I help you?
ajudar
[ah-zhoo-DAR]
help
Offer assistance.
Eu posso ajudar você?
Can I help you?
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