Pedimos (en. We ask)

/peˈðimos/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To request something from someone.
Today we are ordering pizza for dinner.
Hoy pedimos pizza para la cena.
To make a plea or request.
We ask our friends for help.
Pedimos ayuda a nuestros amigos.
To claim something that one expects to receive.
We always request better working conditions.
Siempre pedimos mejores condiciones laborales.

Etymology

From Latin 'petĕre', which means to request or seek.

Common Phrases and Expressions

we ask for the bill
Expression used in restaurants to request the total to pay.
pedimos la cuenta
we apologize
Expression used to express regret for a mistake.
pedimos disculpas
we ask loudly
To request something with a lot of insistence or need.
pedimos a gritos

Related Words

to ask
To request something from someone.
pedir
request
A request made to receive something.
pedido
requester
A person who requests something.
pedidor

Slang Meanings

To ask for something informally or for a favor.
Let's ask Juan for a ride to the party.
Vamos a pedirle un ride a Juan para la fiesta.
To request something in an urgent situation.
In the chat, we all ask for the link to the meeting.
En el chat todos pedimos el link para la reunión.