Pedirlo (en. Request it)

/peˈðirlo/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To make a request for something.
I am going to ask for it at the store.
Voy a pedirlo en la tienda.
To request the help or favor of someone.
Don't hesitate to ask for it if you need it.
No dudes en pedirlo si lo necesitas.
To demand or claim something.
I ask that you return it to me.
Pido que me lo devuelvas.

Etymology

From Latin 'petĕre', meaning 'to ask, to request'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

to ask for it to be borrowed
To request something that is not one's own for temporary use.
pedirlo prestado
it does not need to be asked for
It means that it is unnecessary to ask for it because it is understood or given automatically.
no hay que pedirlo
if you ask for it, you will have it
It indicates that by requesting something, it can be obtained.
si lo pides, lo tendrás

Related Words

request
Request for something.
pedido
petition
Act of formally asking for something.
petición
complaint
Complaint or request for satisfaction about something.
reclamo

Slang Meanings

To ask for something informally or colloquially.
I’m going to ask for it in an urban way.
Voy a pedirlo a lo urbano.
To express a desire suddenly.
I simply asked for it in the moment.
Simplemente lo pedí en el momento.