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How to Say ‘I am going to call for help.’ in Spain Spanish

Voy a pedir ayuda.

VOY ah peh-DEER ah-YOO-dah

[VOY ah peh-DEER ah-YOO-dah]

💬 Usage Tip: Voy a plus a verb is "I'm going to": Voy a llamar "I'm going to call".

Phrase Breakdown

Voy a pedir

VOY ah peh-DEER

I am going to ask for

'Ir a' + infinitive. Link the words: 'VO-ya pe-DIR'.

Example

Voy a pedir un médico.

I am going to ask for a doctor.

Words in this phrase

Voy

[VOY]

I am going

Used to express an intention to perform an action.

Example

Voy a probar el café de Colombia.

I am going to try the Colombian coffee.

[ah]

A preposition used before an infinitive verb.

Example

Está dispuesto «A» colaborar con el equipo.

He is willing to collaborate with the team.

pedir

[peh-DEER]

to ask for / to request

Verb meaning to request something, such as a table, cake, or special arrangement.

Example

Pedir una mesa tranquila es normal para una ocasión especial.

To request a quiet table is normal for a special occasion.

ayuda.

ah-YOO-dah

help.

Three syllables: 'a-YU-da'. Soften the 'd'.

Example

Necesito ayuda.

I need help.

Words in this phrase

ayuda

[ah-YOO-dah]

help

A shout for urgent assistance in an emergency.

Example

¡Ayuda! grita la persona en peligro.

Help! shouts the person in danger.

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