VERB · SPANISH VOCABULARY
pedir (i)
to order; to ask for
First introduced in Chapter 4 — chapter overview.
How to use this word
Verb
Use pedir (i) where English would use the same idea, but remember: Spanish shows person and tense on the verb. You may see pedir (i) after conjugated verbs (for example with gustar-type patterns) or with structures like ir a + infinitive and tener que + infinitive.
Example sentences
Me gusta pedir (i) en la clase de español.In our conversation circle I really like trying to order; to ask for even when I still make small mistakes.
Oigo a otros estudiantes pedir (i) en el pasillo.After lunch I keep hearing roommates who order; to ask for loudly while they walk toward the lecture hall.
FAQ
What does pedir (i) mean in Spanish?
to order; to ask for (introduced in Chapter 4 in Chapurra).
How do you use pedir (i) 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 (i) in?
Chapurra introduces it in Chapter 4. Open the chapter overview for the full lesson path.