Portuguese Phrase
O conselheiro ajuda os alunos.
Meaning
The sentence states that the counselor provides assistance to the students. It is a simple declarative statement that can be used to describe the role of a school counselor or any advisor who supports learners.
When to use
Use this phrase when you want to talk about the duties of a school counselor, when describing how students receive help, or when answering a question about who assists the class.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Oconselheiroajudaosalunos.
Definite article (O)
Masculine singular article used before a masculine singular noun.
Noun (conselheiro)
Masculine singular noun meaning ‘counselor’ or ‘advisor’.
Verb (ajuda)
Third‑person singular present of ‘ajudar’ (to help). No preposition is needed when the direct object follows.
Definite article (os)
Masculine plural article used before a masculine plural noun.
Noun (alunos)
Masculine plural noun meaning ‘students’.
🗨In Conversation
O conselheiro ajuda os alunos?
Does the counselor help the students?
Sim, ele está sempre disponível para orientá‑los.
Yes, he is always available to guide them.
✕Common Mistakes
O conselheiro ajuda a os alunos.
The verb ‘ajudar’ takes a direct object without the preposition ‘a’ when the object is a noun.
O conselheiro ajuda os alunas.
‘Alunas’ is feminine; the article must agree in gender – use ‘as alunas’ for a group of female students.
O conselheiro ajuda os alunos.
If you refer to a female counselor, change the article and noun to match gender: ‘A conselheira ajuda os alunos.’
↔Alternatives
O orientador ajuda os estudantes.
The advisor helps the students.
O conselheiro dá apoio aos alunos.
The counselor gives support to the students.
Ele ajuda os alunos.
He helps the students.
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, ‘conselheiro’ is often used in a school setting to refer to a professional who provides academic, emotional, and career guidance. The more common term in some regions is ‘orientador’. Keep the register slightly formal when speaking about school staff, and remember that the verb ‘ajudar’ does not require the preposition ‘a’ before a direct object.