How to Say "i demanded" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “i demanded” is “pedí” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Pedí un aumento de sueldo después de un año.
I requested a salary increase after one year.
Le pedí la contraseña del Wi-Fi al camarero.
I asked the waiter for the Wi-Fi password.
Pedí permiso para salir temprano.
I asked for permission to leave early.
Preterite Tense
The form 'pedí' tells you that the action (asking/requesting) started and finished completely in the past, like a single, completed event.
Pedir vs. Preguntar
Remember, 'pedir' means 'to ask for something physical or a favor' (I asked for water). Use 'preguntar' when you are 'asking a question or seeking information' (I asked if she was coming).
Stem Change Error
Mistake: “I wrote 'pedíó' or 'pedíeron' instead of 'pidió' or 'pidieron'.”
Correction: The verb 'pedir' changes its vowel from 'e' to 'i' in the third person forms of the preterite: 'él/ella/usted pidió' and 'ellos/ellas/ustedes pidieron'. The 'yo' form ('pedí') is regular in the stem.
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