A1 Collocation ニュートラル

Pedir ayuda.

To ask for help.

意味

To request assistance from someone.

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文化的背景

In Spain, people are often very direct. You might hear '¡Ayúdame!' (Help me!) without much preamble among friends, which isn't considered rude but rather a sign of trust. Politeness is key in Mexico. People often use the diminutive 'ayudita' or the phrase '¿me podrías ayudar?' to sound more respectful and less demanding. The phrase 'dar una mano' is extremely common in Buenos Aires and is often preferred over the more formal 'pedir ayuda' in social circles.

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The 'A' Rule

Always remember to add 'a' before the person you are asking: 'Pido ayuda a María'.

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Preguntar vs Pedir

This is the #1 mistake. Never say 'preguntar ayuda'. It sounds very unnatural to native speakers.

意味

To request assistance from someone.

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The 'A' Rule

Always remember to add 'a' before the person you are asking: 'Pido ayuda a María'.

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Preguntar vs Pedir

This is the #1 mistake. Never say 'preguntar ayuda'. It sounds very unnatural to native speakers.

自分をテスト

Conjugate the verb 'pedir' in the present tense for 'Yo'.

Yo ____ ayuda a mi hermano.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: pido

Pedir is an e->i stem-changing verb, so 'yo pido' is the correct form.

Which sentence is correct?

Select the natural way to ask for help.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Quiero pedir ayuda.

We use 'pedir' for requests and we don't need 'por'.

Match the phrase to the context.

Context: You are at a hospital and need a doctor.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Pedir ayuda

In a medical emergency, you request assistance.

Complete the dialogue.

A: No entiendo la lección. B: Debes ____ ayuda al profesor.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: pedir

After the modal verb 'debes', we use the infinitive 'pedir'.

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4 問題
Conjugate the verb 'pedir' in the present tense for 'Yo'. Fill Blank A1

Yo ____ ayuda a mi hermano.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: pido

Pedir is an e->i stem-changing verb, so 'yo pido' is the correct form.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A1

Select the natural way to ask for help.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Quiero pedir ayuda.

We use 'pedir' for requests and we don't need 'por'.

Match the phrase to the context. situation_matching A1

Context: You are at a hospital and need a doctor.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Pedir ayuda

In a medical emergency, you request assistance.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: No entiendo la lección. B: Debes ____ ayuda al profesor.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: pedir

After the modal verb 'debes', we use the infinitive 'pedir'.

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よくある質問

3 問

No, 'pedir' already includes the sense of 'for' in this context. Just say 'pedir ayuda'.

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.

'Solicitar' is more formal and usually used in writing or official documents.

関連フレーズ

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Echar una mano

similar

To lend a hand

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Socorrer

specialized form

To rescue or succor

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Auxiliar

synonym

To provide aid

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