Portuguese Phrase
Me ajuda com isso?
Meaning
This is a common and direct way to ask for assistance in Portuguese. It uses the object pronoun 'me' followed by the verb 'ajudar' in its informal third-person singular form to request a favor or help with a specific task.
When to use
Use this phrase in informal or semi-formal situations when you need a hand with a physical object, a computer problem, or a general task. It is perfect for talking to friends, family, or colleagues you are familiar with.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Meajudacomisso?
Me
An object pronoun indicating that the action of the verb is directed toward the speaker.
Ajuda
The verb 'ajudar' conjugated in the third-person singular, used here as an informal imperative or request.
Isso
A neutral demonstrative pronoun used to refer to an object or situation near the listener.
🗨In Conversation
Me ajuda com isso?
Can you help me with this?
Claro! O que você precisa?
Sure! What do you need?
✕Common Mistakes
Eu ajuda com isso?
Use the object pronoun 'me' to indicate the help is for you, not the subject pronoun 'eu'.
Me ajude com esse?
'Isso' is a neutral demonstrative used for unspecified things, whereas 'esse' usually points to a specific masculine noun.
↔Alternatives
Pode me ajudar?
Can you help me?
Você me dá uma mãozinha?
Can you give me a little hand?
Poderia me auxiliar?
Could you assist me?
Cultural Tip
In spoken Brazilian Portuguese, it is very common to start sentences with object pronouns like 'me', even though formal grammar rules often discourage it. Adding 'por favor' (please) at the end makes the request sound much more polite and respectful.