Pidiese (en. Asked for)

/piˈðjese/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
To formally or politely request something.
If he were to ask me for help, I would be happy to assist him.
Si me pidiese ayuda, estaría encantado de ayudarle.
To express a need or desire.
She made a wish before blowing out the candles.
Ella pidiese un deseo antes de soplar las velas.
To make a request.
If he were to ask for a favor, I would consider it.
Si él pidiese un favor, lo consideraría.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

to request the floor
To request permission to speak.
pedir la palabra
to ask for advice
To seek guidance or recommendation.
pedir un consejo
to borrow
To request something on loan.
pedir prestado

Related Words

to ask
To request something.
pedir
request
A request or requirement made.
pedido

Slang Meanings

To express a need informally.
If he were to ask me for a coffee, I would bring it without hesitation.
Si me pidiese un café, lo traería sin dudar.
To ask for something insistently.
Don't be a pest, don't ask for more than you can have.
No seas pesado, no pidas más de lo que puedes tener.