Pidiera (en. Asked)

/piˈðieɾa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish

verb

Requesting something formally or politely.

If I asked for help, I would surely receive it.

Si pidiera ayuda, seguramente la recibiría.

Expressing a wish or requirement.

If I wished for something, it would be world peace.

Si pidiera un deseo, sería paz mundial.

Requiring something, such as information or a favor.

If I asked for the report, they would send it to me quickly.

Si pidiera el informe, me lo enviarían rápidamente.

From Latin 'petere', which means 'to ask' or 'to seek'.

asked for the floor

Requesting the opportunity to speak.

pidiera la palabra

apologized

Asking for forgiveness for a mistake or fault.

pidiera disculpas

ask

To request something.

pedir

request

Formal request for something.

petición

To ask in a colloquial or informal way.

I'm going to ask my friend for a favor.

Voy a pidiera un favor a mi amigo.

To claim something directly.

At the party, if they don't bring me what I asked for, I'm leaving.

En la fiesta, si no me traen lo que pidiera, me voy.