el socorro
the help
Example Sentence
Gritó socorro, pero nadie lo oyó al principio.
He shouted help, but nobody heard him at first.
Meaning
El socorro means help or aid, especially in urgent situations. It often appears as a cry for help.
Common Phrases
- pedir socorro — to ask for help
- gritar socorro — to shout for help
Example
Pidio socorro desde la ventana.
He asked for help from the window.
Common Mistake
Using socorro like a verb; say Grito socorro, not Socorro a alguien for "I help someone" (use ayudar for that).