Pedir
Example: Voy a pedir ayuda si no entiendo la tarea.
Definition
"Pedir" means to request or ask for something, often help, favor, or an object, from someone. For example, in the phrase 'Voy a pedir ayuda si no entiendo la tarea,' it means to ask for assistance when the task is not understood.
Etymology
The word "pedir" comes from the Latin verb 'petere,' which means to seek or ask for. Over time, it evolved in Spanish to specifically mean requesting or asking for something. Did you know? 'Pedir' is related to English words like 'petition' and 'compete,' both derived from the same Latin root.
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"Pedir" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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