Pidiéndote (en. Asking you)

/piˈðjen̪.do.te/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishSpanish
verb
The action of requesting or demanding something from someone.
I am asking you to help me with the homework.
Te estoy pidiendo que me ayudes con la tarea.
Expression of desire or need for something.
Asking you for help, I hope I don't inconvenience you.
Pidiéndote ayuda, espero no incomodarte.
The way in which a request is made.
By asking you for permission, I showed respect.
Al pidiéndote permiso, mostré respeto.

Etymology

It derives from the verb 'pedir', with the addition of the pronoun 'te' which indicates the direction of the request.

Common Phrases and Expressions

apologizing to you
Formally requesting forgiveness.
pidiéndote disculpas
asking you for a favor
Requesting help or assistance from someone.
pidiéndote un favor
asking you to do it
Requesting that someone carry out a specific action.
pidiéndote que lo hagas

Related Words

ask
Requesting something from someone.
pedir
request
Seeking to obtain something in a formal manner.
solicitar
demand
Requesting something with firmness or urgency.
exigir

Slang Meanings

Asking for something very insistently.
I was asking you insistently to come to the party.
Estaba pidiéndote de manera insistente que vinieras a la fiesta.
Requesting help in a pleading tone.
I was asking you as if it were an emergency.
Estaba pidiéndote como si fuera una emergencia.