pedirme
peh-DEER-meh
Quick Reference
📝 In Action
Puedes pedirme cualquier cosa.
A1You can ask me for anything.
Él va a pedirme un favor muy grande.
A2He is going to ask me for a very big favor.
¿Puedes pedirme un café también?
A1Can you order a coffee for me too?
💡 Grammar Points
Sticking words together
In Spanish, you can stick the person who receives the action (me) right onto the end of the 'to' form of a verb (the infinitive).
The 'E to I' Change
This verb is a 'stretchy' verb; the 'e' in 'pedir' changes to an 'i' in most forms, like 'pido' or 'pidiendo'.
❌ Common Pitfalls
Don't use 'for' (para)
Mistake: "pedirme para un favor"
Correction: pedirme un favor. The word 'pedir' already includes the idea of 'for' in Spanish!
Pedir vs. Preguntar
Mistake: "pedirme mi nombre"
Correction: preguntarme mi nombre. Use 'pedir' when you want an object or a favor; use 'preguntar' when you want information.
⭐ Usage Tips
Order like a local
If you are at a restaurant and want someone to order for you, just say 'puedes pedirme...' followed by your dish.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: pedirme
Question 1 of 1
How would you say 'He wants to ask me for money'?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is it 'pedirme' and not 'me pedir'?
In Spanish, when you use the 'to' form of a verb (the infinitive), pronouns like 'me' must be attached to the end of the word.
Does 'pedirme' mean to ask a question?
No, it usually means asking for an item or a favor. To ask a question, you should use 'preguntarme'.