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Ayudamos is a Spanish term that functions as the first-person plural present indicative form of the verb ayudar, meaning "we help" or "we are helping." It is used to describe actions of assistance carried out by a group that includes the speaker. In addition to its everyday grammatical use, ayudamos can appear as a slogan or name for campaigns, nonprofit initiatives, or volunteering programs that emphasize collective support.

Linguistic notes and origin: ayudar comes from the Latin adiuvare, with ayuda meaning aid or assistance. The word ayudamos follows standard Spanish verb conjugation for -ar verbs in the present tense: yo ayudo, tú ayudas, él ayuda, nosotros ayudamos, vosotros ayudáis, ellos ayudan. The related imperative form for collective action is ayudemos, meaning "let us help." The stress in ayudamos falls on the third syllable: a-yu-DA-mos.

Usage and context: ayudamos is commonly used to express a cooperative or communal action. Examples include sentences like "Ayudamos a los vecinos con la compra" or "Todos ayudamos a construir un mejor barrio." In advertising or nonprofit messaging, ayudamos may be employed as a slogan or branding element to convey a participatory, inclusive approach to support, often spanning areas such as social services, disaster relief, or community development.

See also: ayuda, ayudar, ayuda humanitaria. While primarily a grammatical form, ayudamos also appears in branding and campaign contexts where groups frame their mission around collective aid and community action.