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    Pidió (en. Asked for)

    /piˈðjo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To request something politely or formally.
    She asked for help to finish her project.
    Ella pidió ayuda para terminar su proyecto.
    To beg or plead for something from someone.
    He asked for forgiveness for his behavior.
    Él pidió perdón por su comportamiento.
    To demand something that is considered a right.
    The lawyer requested the return of the money.
    El abogado pidió la devolución del dinero.

    Etymology

    From the verb pedir, which comes from the Latin 'postulare'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    to ask for the time
    To request the current time.
    pedir la hora
    to request the floor
    To request the turn to speak in a meeting.
    pedir la palabra
    to demand accountability
    To demand explanations about something.
    pedir cuentas

    Related Words

    pedir
    To request something from someone.
    pedir
    solicitar
    To formally ask for something.
    solicitar
    rogar
    To ask for something in a pleading manner.
    rogar

    Slang Meanings

    To ask for something in an exaggerated way.
    Don't be so needy, just ask for what you need.
    No seas tan pedioso, solo pide lo que necesitas.
    To insistently ask for favors.
    He is always asking for favors, he is a professional beggar.
    Siempre está pidiendo favores, es un pedidor profesional.