Pedid (en. Ask for)

/peˈðid/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make a request or require something.
She has requested a favor from her friend.
Ella ha pedid un favor a su amigo.
To demand something urgently.
We need you to request the report by tomorrow.
Necesitamos que pedid el informe para mañana.
To order food or products for home delivery.
We are going to order a pizza for dinner.
Vamos a pedid una pizza para cenar.
To demand politely or formally.
I am going to ask you to arrive on time for the meeting.
Te voy a pedid que llegues a tiempo a la reunión.

Etymology

From the verb 'pedir' in Spanish.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to place an order
To formally request something.
hacer un pedido
to be in order
To be in the phase of waiting for something requested.
estar en pedido
special order
A particular request that requires additional attention.
pedido especial
to request the floor
To request to intervene in a conversation.
pedir la palabra

Related Words

order
A request made to obtain something.
pedido
to ask
Action of requesting or requiring something.
pedir
asking
A way to express that one is in the act of requesting.
pidiendo

Slang Meanings

To ask for something informally or colloquially.
I'm going to order some beers for the party.
Voy a pedid unas cervezas para la fiesta.
To confidently request help.
If you need something, don't hesitate to ask.
Si necesitas algo, no dudes en pedid.