axudar

Meaning

1. to help, aid
2. (pronominal) to make use; to help oneself

Pronounced as (IPA)

[aʃuˈðaɾ]

Etymology

Inherited from Latin: adiūtāre

Cognate with Portuguese: ajudar

Cognate with Asturian: axudar

Cognate with Spanish: ayudar

In summary

From Old Galician-Portuguese ajudar, from Latin adiūtāre (“help”). Cognate with Portuguese ajudar, Asturian axudar, Spanish ayudar.

Sentences

Di que só pretende axudar a dúas persoas valentes .

He says he only intends to help two brave people.

Diferentes probas coma unha endoscopia ou unha gastroscopia poden axudar no determinación da causa .

Different tests such as an endoscopy or gastroscopy can help determine the cause.