Pida (en. Ask)
/ˈpiða/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishSpanish
verb
To ask for something from someone.
It is important that she asks for help when she needs it.
Es importante que ella pida ayuda cuando la necesite.
To require or demand something.
If she asks for the teacher's attention, she should raise her hand.
Si pida la atención del profesor, debe levantar la mano.
To express a wish or need for something.
I hope he asks for forgiveness for his actions.
Ojalá que él pida perdón por sus acciones.
Etymology
From Latin 'petere', meaning to ask.
Common Phrases and Expressions
ask for whatever you want
Expression that means someone can request anything.
pida lo que quiera
Related Words
ask
To request something.
pedir
request
Request for something.
pedido
Slang Meanings
To request something very insistently.
He always asks as if there were no tomorrow.
Él siempre pide como si no hubiera un mañana.