A request can name the action another person should take.

The idea

Use pedir que followed by the subjunctive: Te pido que abras la ventana. The subordinate verb agrees with the person asked to act.

Examples

  • Te pido que abras la ventana.I ask you to open the window.
  • La vecina pide que cuidemos su gato.The neighbour asks us to look after their cat.
  • El guía pide que lleguen temprano.The guide asks them to arrive early.
  • Les pedimos que traigan pan.We ask them to bring bread.
  • Mi hermano pide que lo llame mañana.My brother asks me to call him tomorrow.
  • La profesora pide que escribas tu nombre.The teacher asks you to write your name.

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Watch out

Do not use the indicative after the request: pido que vienes is incorrect. With the same subject, an infinitive can be used instead.

Try it yourself

  1. Choose the correct form. La directora pide que usted ___ mañana. (venga / viene)

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    venga

    venga agrees with the singular person requested to come.

  2. Choose the correct form. Nos piden que ___ la sala. (preparemos / preparamos)

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    preparemos

    preparemos refers to the speakers who are asked to prepare.

  3. Choose the correct form. Te pido que ___ la dirección. (escribas / escribes)

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    escribas

    escribas addresses one familiar person.

Use it today

Ask a friend to bring something and ask a group to wait.