Asking for Help in Spanish

The most common Spanish phrases for asking for help are “Sí.” (Yes.), “Entiendo.” (I understand.), “¿Está correcto?” (Is this correct?), “¿Puedes ayudarme?” (Can you help me?) and “Llama a la policía.” (Call the police.). Below are all 25, grouped by situation, each with its English meaning. Tap any one to hear it.

25 phrases · 5 situations · #66–90 of 333 · Updated

Yes, no and maybe

The answers you give many times a day.

  1. #66 Sí. Yes.
  2. #67 No. No.
  3. #68 Quizás. Maybe.
  4. #69 No sé. I don't know.
  5. #83 Claro. Of course.
  6. #84 De ninguna manera. No way.

When you don’t understand

Ask for a repeat, a slower voice or the word you need, instead of freezing.

  1. #70 Entiendo. I understand.
  2. #71 No entiendo. I don't understand.
  3. #73 ¿Puedes repetir? Can you repeat?
  4. #74 Habla más despacio, por favor. Please speak more slowly.
  5. #75 ¿Cómo se dice esto en inglés? How do you say this in English?
  6. #76 ¿Qué significa esto? What does this mean?
  7. #77 ¿Puedes escribirlo? Can you write it down?

Checking and agreeing

Check you said it right, and say whether you agree.

  1. #78 ¿Está correcto? Is this correct?
  2. #79 Así es. That's right.
  3. #80 Eso está mal. That's wrong.
  4. #81 Estoy de acuerdo. I agree.
  5. #82 No estoy de acuerdo. I disagree.

Asking for help

Ask a stranger for help, or for the nearest bathroom.

  1. #72 ¿Puedes ayudarme? Can you help me?
  2. #85 Necesito ayuda. I need help.
  3. #86 ¿Dónde está el baño? Where is the bathroom?

Emergencies

The sentences to have ready before you need them.

  1. #87 Llama a la policía. Call the police.
  2. #88 Llama a una ambulancia. Call an ambulance.
  3. #89 Perdí mi pasaporte. I lost my passport.
  4. #90 Me siento mal. I feel sick.

Know them. Then say them without freezing.

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Questions about Spanish phrases for asking for help

What are the most common Spanish phrases for asking for help?

The most common Spanish phrases for asking for help are “Sí.” (Yes.), “Entiendo.” (I understand.), “¿Está correcto?” (Is this correct?), “¿Puedes ayudarme?” (Can you help me?) and “Llama a la policía.” (Call the police.). All 25 are on this page, grouped by situation.

How do I learn to say these Spanish phrases?

Practice in the app, one at a time: hear it, build it from its words, fill the gap, then say it and compare with the native audio.

Are these Spanish phrases free?

Yes. Every sentence on this page and its audio is free to read and hear. In the app the first 3 sentences are free; one payment opens the rest.

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