Pedirme (en. Ask me)

/peˈðiɾ.me/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Making a request to another person to obtain something.

I'm going to order a pizza for dinner.

Voy a pedirme una pizza para cenar.

Requesting help or advice.

I'm not afraid to ask for help when I need it.

No tengo miedo de pedirme ayuda cuando la necesito.

Expressing the need for something.

Before going out, I'm going to get myself a soda.

Antes de salir, me voy a pedirme un refresco.

It derives from the verb 'pedir' plus the reflexive pronoun 'me'.

asking me for a favor

Requesting that someone perform an act of kindness.

pedirme un favor

borrowing something from me

Requesting a loan of an object from someone.

pedirme algo prestado

don't dare to ask me that

A warning that the request is unacceptable.

no te atrevas a pedirme eso

request

A request made to someone to obtain something.

pedido

to ask

To request something from someone.

pedir

requester

A person who asks or requests.

pedidor

To order something in a bar

When you arrive at the bar, order yourself a beer.

Cuando llegues al bar, pídete una cerveza.

To take a day off

I'm going to take a day off to rest.

Voy a pedirme un día libre para descansar.