Portuguese Phrase
Me ajuda com essa tarefa?
Meaning
A casual way to ask someone to lend a hand with a specific assignment or piece of work. The speaker expects a quick, friendly response.
When to use
Use this phrase with friends, classmates, or coworkers in informal settings. It’s perfect for study groups, shared projects, or any situation where a relaxed tone is appropriate.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Meajudacomessatarefa?
Clitic pronoun placement
In informal affirmative imperatives, object pronouns (me, te, nos, etc.) are placed before the verb: "Me ajuda".
Imperative form of "ajudar"
"Ajuda" is the tú‑imperative (or 3rd‑person present) of "ajudar" used as a friendly request.
Preposition "com"
"Com" means “with” and links the verb to the thing you need help with.
Demonstrative adjective "essa"
"Essa" points to something near the listener; it can be swapped with "esta" for a more formal tone.
🗨In Conversation
Me ajuda com essa tarefa?
Can you help me with this task?
Claro! Vamos fazer juntos.
Sure! Let’s do it together.
✕Common Mistakes
Me ajuda eu com essa tarefa?
The subject pronoun "eu" is unnecessary and sounds unnatural; the verb already implies the subject.
Me ajuda com essa tarefa
Missing the question mark can make the sentence sound like a command rather than a polite request.
Ajuda‑me com essa tarefa?
In Brazilian Portuguese the clitic normally precedes the verb in informal imperatives; "Ajuda‑me" sounds overly formal or European.
↔Alternatives
Você pode me ajudar com essa tarefa?
Could you help me with this task?
Pode me dar uma mão com essa tarefa?
Can you give me a hand with this task?
Me dá uma ajuda com essa tarefa?
Will you give me some help with this task?
Cultural Tip
In Brazil, "Me ajuda" is perfectly natural among peers, but in a formal environment you’d switch to "Você poderia me ajudar com esta tarefa?". Also, "essa" refers to something the listener knows, while "esta" is used for something closer to the speaker or more formal.