asking for help
El hombre a punto de ahogarse gritaba pidiendo ayuda.
The man, on the verge of drowning, was shouting for help.
He heard someone calling for help.
I screamed for help.
Él gritó fuerte pidiendo ayuda.
He screamed loudly for help.
No andes pidiendo ayuda, o el enemigo pensará que eres débil.
Don't go around asking for help, or the enemy will think you are weak.
— Левиафан (2014)
Someone is asking for help.