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Italian

aiuto

/aˈju.to/noun · masculineA2
Very common · Top 1,000

Meaning

help, assistance, aid

  • help, assistance
  • support
  • helper, assistant

In a sentence

Ho chiesto aiuto a un amico ieri sera.

I asked a friend for help last night.

Hai bisogno di aiuto con questo compito?

Do you need help with this assignment?

Mia sorella è un grande aiuto in casa.

My sister is a big help at home.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
aiutomasculine · singular
aiutimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Use 'aiuto' for general help; 'soccorso' for emergencies (e.g., medical or rescue).
  • Common mistake: forgetting the article—'Ho bisogno di aiuto' (not 'di un aiuto').
  • 'Aiuto!' is a standalone exclamation for 'Help!'; no verb needed.

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