Direct answer
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¿puede ayudarme?
Romanization
puede ayudarme?
Pronunciation
pweh-deh ah-yoo-dahr-meh
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How to say “can you help me” in Spanish
Learn how to say "can you help me" in Spanish: ¿puede ayudarme? (puede ayudarme?), with pronunciation, usage notes, examples, and related phrases.
polite
When to use it
Use it with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby. A polite opening such as excuse me makes the phrase safer and easier to understand. ¿Puede ayudarme? is polite Spanish. ¿Puedes ayudarme? is slightly more casual.
Examples
¿Puede ayudarme?
Can you help me?
Disculpe, ¿puede ayudarme?
Excuse me, can you help me?
Common mistakes
Do not translate "can you help me" word by word; use the full Spanish phrase as a unit.
Use romanization as a pronunciation hint, not as the normal written form.
Check the tone before using it: this version is marked polite.
FAQ
How do you say "can you help me" in Spanish?
Say ¿puede ayudarme?. The romanization is puede ayudarme?, and the pronunciation is pweh-deh ah-yoo-dahr-meh.
Is ¿puede ayudarme? formal or casual?
This version is marked polite. ¿Puede ayudarme? is polite Spanish. ¿Puedes ayudarme? is slightly more casual.
When should I use "can you help me" in Spanish?
Use it with staff, locals, drivers, or passersby. A polite opening such as excuse me makes the phrase safer and easier to understand. ¿Puede ayudarme? is polite Spanish. ¿Puedes ayudarme? is slightly more casual.