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    Pedian (en. Requested)

    /peˈðjan/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    It is used to express pleas or requests in the past.
    They asked for help in difficult situations.
    Ellos pedían ayuda en situaciones difíciles.
    It indicates a habitual action in the past related to the verb 'pedir'.
    Whenever we went to the market, they asked for fresh fruits.
    Siempre que íbamos al mercado, ellos pedían frutas frescas.
    A verbal form that indicates an action in the past of asking.
    When we were children, they asked for candy every Friday.
    Cuando éramos niños, ellos pedían dulces cada viernes.

    Etymology

    From the verb 'pedir', which in turn comes from the Latin 'petere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    they asked for more than they could
    They requested or demanded more than what was reasonable.
    pedían más de lo que podían
    they didn't ask for anything in return
    They did something without expecting to receive a benefit in return.
    no pedían nada a cambio
    they asked loudly
    They requested something very evidently or urgently.
    pedían a gritos

    Related Words

    ask
    To request something from someone.
    pedir
    request
    Action of asking for something.
    petición
    application
    Action of formally requesting something.
    solicitud

    Slang Meanings

    To use 'pedian' in a context that implies a desperate plea.
    When they found out about the party, everyone was asking to be invited.
    Cuando se enteraron de la fiesta, todos pedían para que los invitaran.
    To refer to someone who is always asking for favors.
    That guy is always asking, he never invites anyone to his house.
    Ese chico siempre pedían, nunca invita a nadie a su casa.