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    Pedírselo (en. Ask for it)

    /peˈðiɾ.se.lo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    Translation: To make a request to a person about a specific topic.
    Translation: Asking Juan for it was a difficult decision.
    Le pedírselo a Juan fue una decisión difícil.
    Translation: To ask for something desired from someone.
    Translation: I didn't dare to ask my parents for it.
    No me atreví a pedírselo a mis padres.
    Translation: To request or require something in a particular context.
    Translation: It's always better to ask for it clearly.
    Siempre es mejor pedírselo de manera clara.

    Etymology

    Translation: It comes from the verb 'pedir', with the enclitic pronoun 'se' and the suffix '-lo'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    Translation: to ask someone for it
    Translation: To request something from a particular person.
    pedírselo a alguien
    Translation: I didn't ask him/her for it
    Translation: Indicates that the request was not made to someone.
    no se lo pedí
    Translation: I dared to ask him/her for it
    Translation: Implies having had the courage to request something.
    me atreví a pedírselo

    Related Words

    Translation: to ask
    Translation: To request something formally or informally.
    pedir
    Translation: to request
    Translation: To make a request or petition.
    solicitar
    Translation: to demand
    Translation: To claim something demandingly.
    demandar

    Slang Meanings

    Translation: To ask for a favor.
    Translation: I’m going to ask him/her for it as a personal favor.
    Voy a pedírselo como un favor personal.
    Translation: To request help.
    Translation: When I have problems, I always dare to ask my friends for it.
    Cuando tengo problemas, siempre me atrevo a pedírselo a mis amigos.