How to Say "requested" in Spanish
The most common Spanish word for “requested” is “pedido” — use 'pedido' when referring to something that has been specifically ordered or asked for, often in a transactional context like food or goods.
pedido
peh-DEE-dohpeˈðiðo
Examples
El informe ya está pedido por el jefe.
The report has already been requested by the boss.
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'.)
demandado
de-man-DA-doðemanˈdaðo
Examples
Este libro es el más demandado de la temporada.
This book is the most requested of the season.
Este es el modelo de teléfono más demandado del año.
This is the most in-demand phone model of the year.
Los ingenieros son profesionales muy demandados actualmente.
Engineers are very sought-after professionals currently.
Fue un servicio muy demandado durante las vacaciones.
It was a very requested service during the holidays.
Matching the Thing
Since this describes a noun, it must match in gender and number. For a popular shirt, use 'camisa demandada'. For popular books, use 'libros demandados'.
Past Action vs. Description
When you use this with 'ser' (to be), it usually describes the popularity level of something (e.g., 'El café es muy demandado').
Demanding Personality
Mistake: “Saying 'él es demandado' to mean a person is bossy or demanding.”
Correction: Use 'exigente' for a person who makes many demands or is bossy. 'Demandado' means others are asking for that person/thing.
Don't confuse 'ordered' with 'in demand'
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