No. 772 in Spanish
pedir
To ask for or request.
In a sentence
Voy a pedir una pizza para la cena.
I will order a pizza for dinner.
Here, 'pedir' is used in the context of ordering something from a service or menu.
Le pedí ayuda a mi amigo con el proyecto.
I asked my friend for help with the project.
In this sentence, 'pedir' is used to request assistance or a favor from someone.
Es importante pedir permiso antes de entrar.
It's important to ask for permission before entering.
The word 'pedir' here signifies a request for authorization or approval.
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