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How to Say I Need Help in Spanish

If you'd like to say, "Do you need help?" in Spanish, you can use "*¿Necesitas ayuda?" (informal) or "¿Necesita ayuda?*" (formal). The phrase is built around the verb "necesitar". Here's how it's conjugated in the present tense:

  • Yo necesita ayuda = I need help
  • Tú necesitas ayuda = You need help
  • Él/ella/Ud. necesita ayuda = He/she needs help
  • Nosotros necesitamos ayuda = We need help
  • Vosotros necesitáis ayuda = You all need help
  • Ellos/ellas/Uds necesitan ayuda = They all need help

Here's one of the best things about the verb "to need", there are not a bunch of other verbs that mean the same thing. So once you understand how to conjugate it, you will be in good shape.

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How to Say I Need Help in Spanish

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