Ajuda
Help
Language note: “ajuda” can be a noun (help) or a form of the verb “ajudar” (he/she helps). Here it’s a noun.
Culture note: Don’t hesitate to ask staff: “Pode ajudar-me?” is very normal in stations.
Context: The clerk completes the question with what they’re offering: help.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Ajuda
[ah-ZHOO-dah]
help
Noun meaning “help/assistance”; used a lot in stations and customer service.
Preciso de ajuda para comprar o bilhete online.
I need help to buy the ticket online.
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