pediría
“pediría” means “would ask for” in Spanish (requesting an object or a favor).
would ask for, would order
Also: would pray for, would demand
📝 In Action
Yo pediría una pizza si tuviéramos hambre.
B1I would order a pizza if we were hungry.
Él te pediría ayuda si no fuera tan orgulloso.
B1He would ask you for help if he wasn't so proud.
Si fuera usted, pediría hablar con el gerente.
B2If I were you, I would ask to speak with the manager.
🔄 Conjugations
subjunctive
imperfect
present
indicative
preterite
imperfect
present
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Quick Quiz: pediría
Question 1 of 2
Which of these is the most polite way to say you want a coffee?
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📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb 'petere', which meant to seek, to head for, or to request. This is the same root that gave us the English word 'petition'.
First recorded: 12th century (in the root form 'pedir')
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does 'pediría' mean 'I would ask a question'?
No. In Spanish, we use 'preguntar' for asking questions. 'Pedir' and 'pediría' are specifically for asking *for* something, like a gift, a favor, or food.
How do I know if 'pediría' means 'I' or 'He'?
Usually, the speaker will include a pronoun like 'Yo' or 'Él' if it isn't clear from the conversation. If you're talking about yourself, the context usually makes it obvious!