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.