pidiendo
“pidiendo” means “asking for” in Spanish. It has 3 different meanings depending on context:
asking for, requesting
Also: seeking
📝 In Action
Mi hermana está pidiendo el coche prestado otra vez.
A1My sister is asking for the car to borrow again.
El presidente estuvo pidiendo apoyo internacional durante la crisis.
B2The president was requesting international support during the crisis.
ordering, placing an order
Also: requesting a service
📝 In Action
Llevamos media hora esperando, ¿aún no están pidiendo?
A2We've been waiting half an hour, are you still not ordering?
Están pidiendo el plato del día porque es más barato.
B1They are ordering the plate of the day because it is cheaper.
begging, pleading
📝 In Action
El prisionero estaba pidiendo clemencia al gobernador.
B2The prisoner was begging the governor for clemency.
Ella estuvo pidiendo perdón durante toda la noche.
B1She was pleading for forgiveness all night long.
Translate to Spanish
Words that translate to "pidiendo" in Spanish:
asking for→begging→ordering→pleading→requesting→seeking→✏️ Quick Practice
Quick Quiz: pidiendo
Question 1 of 2
Which sentence correctly uses 'pidiendo' to ask for information?
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👥 Word Family▼
📚 Etymology▼
Comes from the Latin verb *petere*, meaning 'to seek, to aim at, or to request.' The meaning has been consistent over centuries, focusing on the action of seeking something from someone else.
First recorded: Old Spanish (around the 10th-11th century)
Cognates (Related words)
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Frequently Asked Questions
¿Cuál es la diferencia entre 'pedir' y 'preguntar'?
Use 'pedir' when you want a physical thing, a service, a favor, or permission (e.g., asking for water, ordering food). Use 'preguntar' when you want information or an answer (e.g., asking what time it is, asking a question).
Does 'pidiendo' always mean 'begging'?
No. While 'pidiendo' can mean 'begging' when the context is desperate or emotional, its most common meaning is simply 'asking for' or 'requesting' something, like help or a drink.