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    Pide (en. Ask)

    /ˈpi.ðe/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To request something from someone.
    She asks her friends for help.
    Ella pide ayuda a sus amigos.
    To request something, usually formally.
    The customer requests compensation for the service.
    El cliente pide una compensación por el servicio.
    To express a need or desire.
    He asks for a better salary.
    Él pide que le den un mejor salario.

    Etymology

    From the Latin 'petere', which means to request or obtain.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    make a wish
    Requesting something that is expected to be fulfilled.
    pide un deseo
    scream for it
    Expressing an urgent or evident need.
    pide a gritos
    ask for anything you want
    Invitations for someone to request without restrictions.
    pide lo que quieras

    Related Words

    to ask
    To request something.
    pedir
    request
    Act of asking for something.
    petición
    to require
    To need something.
    requerir

    Slang Meanings

    Asking for favors excessively.
    Don't be so needy, I've already helped you enough.
    No seas tan pide, ya te he ayudado suficiente.
    Requesting something in a mocking or sarcastic tone.
    When he says that if you bring him lunch, he's very needy.
    Cuando dice que si le llevas el almuerzo, es muy pide.