VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY
pedir
to order; to ask for
First introduced in Chapter 3 — chapter overview.
How to use this word
Verb
Use pedir where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see pedir after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.
Example sentences
¿Qué quieres pedir?What do you want to order?
FAQ
What does pedir mean in Spanish?
to order; to ask for (introduced in Chapter 3 in Chapurra).
How do you use pedir in a sentence?
See the example cards above, then practice the chapter in Chapurra. Your textbook may add dialect notes your instructor prefers.
What chapter is pedir in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 3. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.