pedido
“pedido” means “order” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
order
Also: shipment
📝 In Action
Mi pedido de zapatos llega mañana por la tarde.
A2My shoe order arrives tomorrow afternoon.
¿Está listo el pedido para que lo recoja?
A2Is the order ready for me to pick up?
Tenemos muchos pedidos pendientes esta semana.
B1We have many pending orders this week.
request
Also: petition, appeal
📝 In Action
El presidente ignoró nuestro pedido de reforma.
B2The president ignored our request for reform.
Ella hizo un pedido desesperado de ayuda financiera.
B1She made a desperate appeal for financial help.
requested
Also: asked for
📝 In Action
La comida ya está pedida.
A2The food has already been ordered/requested.
Hemos pedido la cuenta hace diez minutos. (Past Participle use)
A2We asked for the check ten minutes ago.
Es una ayuda pedida directamente al gobierno.
B1It is aid requested directly from the government.
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Quick Quiz: pedido
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence uses 'pedido' as a descriptive word (adjective)?
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📚 Etymology▼
'Pedido' comes directly from the verb 'pedir' (to ask for). 'Pedir' has deep Latin roots, evolving from the word *petere*, which meant 'to seek,' 'to aim for,' or 'to request.'
First recorded: Medieval Spanish
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'pedido' and 'pregunta'?
A 'pregunta' is a simple question (like 'Where is the bathroom?'). A 'pedido' is a request for something you want to obtain, whether it's a physical item (an order) or a favor (a request).
Is 'pedido' the same as 'orden'?
They are often interchangeable in commerce (both mean 'order'). However, 'orden' can also mean 'command' or 'sequence,' while 'pedido' almost exclusively means 'request' or 'order of goods.'