No. 1,018 in Portuguese
pedir
"To ask for" or "to request."
In a sentence
Eu vou pedir um sorvete na sorveteria.
I will ask for an ice cream at the ice cream shop.
Here, 'pedir' is used to express requesting or ordering something specific.
Ela foi pedir aos vizinhos para abaixar o volume da música.
She went to ask the neighbors to lower the volume of the music.
In this example, 'pedir' is employed to describe making a polite request or asking for an action to be performed.
Você pode me pedir ajuda sempre que precisar.
You can ask me for help whenever you need.
Here, 'pedir' communicates the idea of soliciting assistance or support from someone.
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