How to Say "i request" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “i request” is “pido” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Pido tu ayuda para terminar este trabajo.
I ask for your help to finish this job.
Pido disculpas por llegar tarde a la reunión.
I ask for forgiveness (I apologize) for arriving late to the meeting.
Si pido permiso, ¿crees que me dejen ir?
If I ask for permission, do you think they'll let me go?
Pedir vs. Preguntar
Use 'pedir' when asking FOR something (an object, help, permission). Use 'preguntar' when asking A QUESTION (information).
Irregular Stem Change
This verb is special: the vowel 'e' in the middle changes to 'i' in most forms, like in 'pido' and 'pide'. However, it goes back to 'e' for the 'we' (nosotros) and 'you all' (vosotros) forms in the present tense (pedimos, pedís).
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