In "....ayuda a reducir los efectos...". is the "a" required because ayudar always takes "a" before an infinitive? If followed by a human or animal the "personal a" is also required, e.g. Ayudo a mi padre, but not if the object is inanimate. Is this correct?
"...ayuda a..." Is the "a" always used when ayudar is followed by an infinitive?
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"...ayuda a..." Is the "a" always used when ayudar is followed by an infinitive?
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Asked 3 years ago
Hola Alan
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Ayudar is always followed by "a" with infinitives. Have a look at what the R.A.E says about this verb and the use of "a".
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Inma
Alan K. asked:
"...ayuda a..." Is the "a" always used when ayudar is followed by an infinitive?
In "....ayuda a reducir los efectos...". is the "a" required because ayudar always takes "a" before an infinitive? If followed by a human or animal the "personal a" is also required, e.g. Ayudo a mi padre, but not if the object is inanimate. Is this correct?
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