Ask for, request - Pedir (The 217th Most Common Spanish Word)

The Spanish word for Ask for, request is Pedir. It can be used as verb. This word often comes up when talking about cooperation. It is classified as a A1 word, and is the 217th most commonly used word in Spanish. You can find example sentences below to provide context, and you can also listen to how the word is pronounced. Download our app for offline access to all of the 3000 most common Spanish words with over 60000 example sentences, pronunciations, and various practice types.

Pronunciation

English: ask for, request

Spanish: pedir

Examples


You should ask for permission first.	Primero deberías pedir permiso.
I'm here to ask for your help.	Estoy aquí para pedir su ayuda.
I don't know who to ask for advice.	No sé a quién pedir consejo.
We don't need to ask for permission.	No tenemos que pedir permiso.
I wish I could figure out how to finish this project without asking for help.	Me gustaría saber cómo terminar este proyecto sin tener que pedir ayuda.
It's easier to ask for forgiveness than to get permission.	Es más fácil pedir perdón que obtener permiso.
You are not in a position to ask for anything.	No estás en condiciones de pedir nada.
He wouldn't ask for help even if he was starving.	A él no le gustaba pedir ayuda aunque se estuviera muriendo de hambre.

Well, you have only to ask for his help.	Bueno, solo tienes que pedir su ayuda.
Don't hesitate to ask for advice.	No dudes en pedir consejo.
There's no need to ask for permission.	No hace falta pedir permiso.
He used her bike without asking permission.	Él uso su bicicleta sin pedir permiso.
Don't touch anything without asking first.	No tocar nada sin pedir permiso antes.
You can ask for glutinous rice to accompany the dish.	Puedes pedir arroz glutinoso para acompañar el plato.
Only baby-sitters aged 15 or more can ask for payment.	Solo niñeras 15 años o más puede pedir el pago.
Prices are fixed although you can ask for a discount.	Los precios son fijos aunque puedes pedir un descuento.
But you shouldn't be ashamed to ask for help.	Pero no debería estar avergonzado de pedir ayuda.
One can come before an altar and ask for something.	Uno puede venir antes de un altar y pedir algo.
Remember to ask for a commercial air barrier made with Valéron®.	Recuerde pedir una barrera de aire comercial hecha con Valéron®.
Don't be shy to ask for more beef, if you want.	No sea tímido para pedir más carne, si lo desea.
It's always better to beg for forgiveness than ask for permission.	Siempre es mejor suplicar por perdón que pedir permiso.