How to Say "asked for" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “asked for” is “pedido” — A2 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
La comida ya está pedida.
The food has already been ordered/requested.
Hemos pedido la cuenta hace diez minutos. (Past Participle use)
We asked for the check ten minutes ago.
Es una ayuda pedida directamente al gobierno.
It is aid requested directly from the government.
It Changes Endings!
Unlike the noun 'el pedido,' when 'pedido' is used as an adjective or description, it must change its ending to match the thing it describes: 'el libro pedido,' 'la flor pedida,' 'los libros pedidos,' 'las flores pedidas.'
Building Block for Verb Tenses
'Pedido' is the special 'done' form (past participle) of the verb 'pedir.' You combine it with forms of 'haber' (like 'he,' 'has,' 'ha') to talk about things that have already happened: 'Hemos pedido' (We have asked).
Mixing Genders
Mistake: “La mesa fue pedido (The table was requested).”
Correction: La mesa fue pedida. (Remember the ending must match 'mesa'.)
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