pediste
/peh-DEES-teh/
you asked for
Depicting the act of making a request or asking for a favor.
pediste(verb)
you asked for
?as a request or favor
,you requested
?formal request
you sought
?less common usage
📝 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?
💡 Grammar Points
The 'You' Form in the Past
'Pediste' means 'you' (tú) did the asking, and the action is completely finished. It tells a story about a specific moment in the past.
Stem Change Alert
Even though 'pediste' looks regular, the verb 'pedir' is tricky! Its stem changes from 'e' to 'i' in many forms, like 'pidió' (he/she asked for) and 'pido' (I ask for).
❌ Common Pitfalls
Pedir vs. Preguntar
Mistake: "Usar 'preguntaste' cuando quieres pedir algo: 'Preguntaste dinero.'"
Correction: Use 'pediste' when you want a physical thing or a favor: 'Pediste dinero.' Use 'preguntaste' only for asking a question: 'Preguntaste mi nombre.'
Illustrating the action of ordering food or a product.
📝 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.
⭐ Usage Tips
Ordering in Context
When talking about food or shopping, 'pedir' almost always means 'to order.' You don't need a separate word like in English.
🔄 Conjugations
indicative
present
imperfect
preterite
subjunctive
present
imperfect
✏️ Quick Practice
💡 Quick Quiz: pediste
Question 1 of 1
Which sentence correctly uses 'pediste' in the sense of 'ordering food'?
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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).