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How to Say "i'll have" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “i'll have” is “pido” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

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pido

Verb (conjugated)A1
when ordering food in a restaurant
A person sitting at a cafe table pointing at a menu while a server stands ready with a notepad to take the order.

Examples

Pido un café con leche y una tostada, por favor.

I'll order a coffee with milk and toast, please.

Si pido el postre ahora, ¿tardará mucho?

If I order dessert now, will it take long?

Pido siempre la misma pizza en este lugar.

I always order the same pizza at this place.

Confusing 'Pedir' and 'Ordenar'

Mistake: “Using 'yo ordeno' when asking for food.”

Correction: While 'ordenar' can mean 'to order,' 'pedir' is the natural and common verb used when communicating what you want to consume or buy in a social setting: 'Pido la sopa.' (I order the soup.)

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