Spanish Conversation · Level 110
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Spanish word
ayudante
Pronunciation
IPA/aʝuˈðante/
Meaning
- noun (m./f.)assistant
Example
Mi ayudante trabaja conmigo.
My assistant works with me.
More examples
La ayudante administrativa archivó los documentos.
The administrative assistant filed the documents.
Core concept
Hands-on helper working alongside someone.
Common phrases
ayudante administrativa
administrative assistant
ayudante técnico
technical assistant
Similar words
asistente: Provides administrative and logistical support, preparing materials and assisting in meetings.
auxiliar: Performs simple, routine tasks and basic preparatory work.
colaborador: Works jointly on projects, contributing effort or expertise.
compañero: Works at the same workplace as others, sharing daily responsibilities.
Definition in Spanish
Persona que colabora directamente con otra en tareas prácticas o de apoyo.
Word origin
From Spanish ayudar (from Latin adiuvare 'to help') plus the agent suffix -ante, so ayudante means a person who helps.
Usage tips
- In job titles like ayudante de cocina or ayudante de campo the word signals active, practical duties rather than a managerial or office position.