If you are on vacation in a Spanish speaking country, it is important to know some expressions to ask for help. For instance, you might want to ask for directions to a restaurant, a bathroom, a hospital, or explain that you lost your wallet. Below is a collection of useful sentences and phrases that help you in these situations.
How to ask for help in Spanish
Ayudar - to help
¡Ayúda! - Help me
Perdón, señor - Excuse me, sir
¿Habla usted inglés? - Do you speak English?
Lo siento - I'm sorry
Hable más despacio, por favor - Please speak more slowly
No hablo español - I don't speak Spanish
Repita por favor - Please repeat
Permiso, ¿me puede ayudar? - Excuse me, can you help me?
¿Alguien me puede ayudar? Can someone help me?
Sí - Yes
No - No
If you get lost, you can use phrases in this article to find your way to a specific place: Giving and asking for directions in Spanish.
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