Pedir means to request something, such as help or a drink.
The idea
Say pido and pide, but pedimos retains e in the present tense.
Examples
- Pido un café, por favor.I order a coffee, please.
- Ana pide ayuda a su vecino.Ana asks her neighbor for help.
- Pedimos la cuenta después de comer.We ask for the bill after eating.
- Los clientes piden sopa.The customers order soup.
- ¿Pides agua o té?Are you ordering water or tea?
- Mi hermano pide información en la estación.My brother asks for information at the station.
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Pedir asks for something; ofrecer means to offer it to someone.
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Choose the present form for yo: Yo ___ un café. (pido / pedo)
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pido
Yo uses pido, with e changing to i in the stem.
Choose the present form for nosotros: Nosotros ___ la cuenta. (pedimos / pidimos)
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pedimos
Nosotros uses pedimos without the stem change.
Choose the action that fits the situation: Quiero recibir ayuda, así que voy a ___ ayuda. (pedir / ofrecer)
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pedir
To receive help, you can pedir ayuda.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Spanish sentences where available. We keep your score.
Choose the present form for yo: Yo ___ un café. (pido / pedo)
Choose the present form for nosotros: Nosotros ___ la cuenta. (pedimos / pidimos)
Choose the action that fits the situation: Quiero recibir ayuda, así que voy a ___ ayuda. (pedir / ofrecer)
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Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Order a drink and ask a neighbor for help in Spanish.