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    Piden (en. They ask)

    /ˈpi.ðen/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To demand or solicit something.
    They ask for help to complete the project.
    Ellos piden ayuda para completar el proyecto.
    To plead or require a favor.
    The students ask for more time for the exam.
    Los estudiantes piden más tiempo para el examen.
    To require something in terms of needs or desires.
    She asks for a coffee at the store.
    Ella pide un café en la tienda.

    Etymology

    Derives from the verb 'pedir', which comes from the Latin 'petere', meaning to seek or request.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    they ask for help
    They request assistance.
    piden ayuda
    they ask for the floor
    They request to speak in a meeting.
    piden la palabra
    they ask for forgiveness
    They request forgiveness for something.
    piden disculpas

    Related Words

    to ask
    To request something from someone.
    pedir
    request
    A request for something.
    pedido
    to inquire
    To request information.
    preguntar

    Slang Meanings

    To ask in an informal or carefree manner.
    At the party, everyone asks for everything without thinking.
    En la fiesta, todos piden de todo sin pensar.
    To ask for something that cannot be easily obtained.
    He always asks for impossible things.
    Él siempre pide cosas imposibles.