How to Say ‘To call for help’ in Spain Spanish
Pedir ayuda
peh-DEER ah-YOO-dah
[peh-DEER ah-YOO-dah]
💬 Usage Tip: pedir means "to ask for", so no extra word is needed before ayuda. Same with pedir agua "to ask for water".
Phrase Breakdown
Pedir
[peh-DEER]
to ask for / to request
Verb meaning to request something, such as a table, cake, or special arrangement.
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
A shout for urgent assistance in an emergency.
¡Ayuda! grita la persona en peligro.
Help! shouts the person in danger.
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