How to Say ‘Can you help me?’ in Spain Spanish
¿Me puedes ayudar?
meh PWEH-dehs ah-yoo-DAR
[meh PWEH-dehs ah-yoo-DAR]
💬 Usage Tip: [Me puedes ayudar] literally says "can you help me," but Spanish often uses the present like this for polite requests. You can reuse the pattern with other verbs: [¿me puedes decir...?] for "can you tell me...?".
Phrase Breakdown
Me
[meh]
me
Indirect object pronoun meaning 'me' in phrases like asking someone to do something for you.
¿Me puedes ayudar con la maleta?
Can you help me with the suitcase?
puedes
[PWEH-dehs]
can you
From 'poder'; here it means 'you can' or politely 'can you'.
¿Tú puedes ayudar mañana?
Can you help tomorrow?
ayudar
[ah-yoo-DAR]
to help
Infinitive verb meaning 'to help'. Often used after verbs like 'poder'.
Quiero ayudar a mi amiga.
I want to help my friend.
Get the Full Learning Experience
This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.
Pronunciation Feedback
AI-powered speech recognition to perfect your accent
Spaced Repetition
Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice
Immersive Roleplaying
Practice real conversations with AI partners
Custom Scenarios
Request lessons tailored to your specific needs
Get Full LessonWhat Learners Are Saying
“This app is my secret weapon in Barcelona! Just enough to go about daily life and no more feeling lost or helpless while my husband and I live abroad.”
Michelle C., 30, Mom of Two
“I spent a month backpacking through Colombia and this app was a lifesaver. The scenario-based lessons meant I could handle real situations from day one.”
Rachel T., 26, Travel Blogger
“I tried five different apps before this one. The roleplay conversations are what finally made things click. I actually remember what I learn now.”
Sofia R., 31, Marketing Manager