Forgetting the Stem Change

The form 'pida' is used when talking about wishes, emotions, commands, or uncertainty, usually after a verb of influence (like 'querer que' or 'necesitar que').

The Subjunctive Form

'Pida' is the polite way to tell someone (Usted) to ask for or order something: 'Pida el menú' (Order the menu).

Formal Command

The base verb is 'pedir,' but in many forms, the 'e' changes to an 'i' (pida, pido, pidiendo). Watch out for this change in all subjunctive and most present tense forms.

The E-to-I Change

Use *pedir* (and thus *pida*) only when requesting an item or favor. To ask a question, use *preguntar*.

Request vs. Ask a Question

Extremely common, especially in formal requests or when using the subjunctive.

'Pida' is a key conjugation of the Spanish verb 'pedir' (to ask for/request), used for the present subjunctive (I/he/she/you formal) and formal commands. Learn its irregular e>i stem change and when to use this special form.

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Complete Conjugation Tables

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indicative

present

future

imperfect

conditional

preterite

imperative

negative

affirmative

subjunctive

present

imperfect

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