Pedir
Example: Vou pedir ajuda para entender a lição de casa.
Definition
"Pedir" means to ask for something or request assistance, often used when someone wants help, information, or an object. For example, in the phrase 'Vou pedir ajuda para entender a lição de casa,' it indicates the intention to request help to understand homework.
Etymology
The word "pedir" comes from the Latin verb 'petere,' which means to seek or ask for something. Over time, it evolved into Portuguese as "pedir," retaining the core meaning of making a request. Did you know? Many Romance languages have similar words derived from 'petere,' like Spanish 'pedir' and Italian 'chiedere.'
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