pediste
“pediste” means “you asked for” in Spanish. It has 2 different meanings depending on context:
you asked for, you requested
Also: you sought
📝 In Action
¿Por qué pediste ayuda si podías hacerlo solo?
A1Why did you ask for help if you could do it alone?
Pediste permiso antes de salir, ¿verdad?
A2You asked for permission before leaving, right?
you ordered
📝 In Action
Pediste la sopa de tomate, pero te sirvieron la de cebolla.
A2You ordered the tomato soup, but they served you the onion one.
¿Dónde pediste ese libro? Parece muy interesante.
B1Where did you order that book? It looks very interesting.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
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✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: pediste
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'pediste' in the sense of 'ordering food'?
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📚 Etymology▼
The verb 'pedir' comes from the Latin verb *petere*, which meant 'to seek,' 'to request,' or 'to aim for.' It has been used in Spanish since the earliest days to describe the act of asking for something you need.
First recorded: 11th century
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between 'pediste' and 'preguntaste'?
'Pediste' (from *pedir*) means 'you asked for' something concrete (money, a favor, food). 'Preguntaste' (from *preguntar*) means 'you asked a question' (information, a name, a time).
If I want to use the formal 'you' (usted), what word do I use instead of 'pediste'?
If you are speaking formally or to someone you don't know well, you would use 'usted pidió' (you asked/ordered).