Italian Phrase
Ti aiuta a perdere peso.
Meaning
The sentence states that something (a product, a habit, an activity) helps you lose weight. It is a neutral, factual way to describe a benefit.
When to use
Use this phrase when you are talking about the health benefits of food, supplements, exercises, or lifestyle changes. It works both in casual conversation and in more formal health‑related discussions.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Tiaiutaaperderepeso
Ti (indirect object pronoun)
‘Ti’ replaces ‘a te’ and indicates the person who receives the benefit; it always comes before the verb in standard Italian.
aiuta (present of aiutare)
Third‑person singular present of ‘aiutare’; the subject is usually implicit (e.g., ‘questo prodotto’, ‘l’esercizio’).
a + infinitive
The preposition ‘a’ introduces an infinitive to express purpose or result, similar to ‘to’ in English.
perdere (infinitive)
Infinitive verb meaning ‘to lose’; follows the preposition ‘a’ to indicate what is being lost.
peso (noun)
Masculine singular noun meaning ‘weight’; used in the idiomatic expression ‘perdere peso’ (to lose weight).
🗨In Conversation
Questo integratore ti aiuta a perdere peso?
Does this supplement help you lose weight?
Sì, è molto efficace per dimagrire.
Yes, it’s very effective for slimming down.
✕Common Mistakes
Aiuta ti a perdere peso.
The indirect object pronoun must precede the verb, not follow it.
Ti aiuta a perdere i pesi.
‘Peso’ is singular in this idiom; the article ‘i’ changes the meaning to ‘weights’.
Ti aiuta a perdere peso?
When asking a question, the intonation rises, but the written form should include a question mark only if the whole sentence is interrogative.
↔Alternatives
Ti fa perdere peso.
It makes you lose weight.
Ti consente di dimagrire.
It allows you to slim down.
Ti supporta nella perdita di peso.
It supports you in losing weight.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, conversations about weight can be personal, so it’s polite to keep the tone supportive rather than judgmental. The expression ‘perdere peso’ is common in health magazines and TV shows, but you’ll also hear softer alternatives like ‘dimagrire’ or ‘tenersi in forma’. When speaking to someone you don’t know well, you might use the more formal ‘Le aiuta a perdere peso?’ if you need to be extra courteous.