How to Say "requesting" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “requesting” is “pidiendo” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mi hermana está pidiendo el coche prestado otra vez.
My sister is asking for the car to borrow again.
El presidente estuvo pidiendo apoyo internacional durante la crisis.
The president was requesting international support during the crisis.
The E > I Stem Change
The verb 'pedir' is tricky because the 'e' in the middle changes to an 'i' in many forms, including the gerund 'pidiendo'. Remember: E changes to I!
Forming the Continuous Tense
You use 'pidiendo' after a form of 'estar' (to be) to show an action happening right now: 'Estamos pidiendo más tiempo' (We are asking for more time).
Confusing Pedir and Preguntar
Mistake: “Estoy pidiendo una pregunta. (I am asking a question.)”
Correction: Estoy haciendo una pregunta. (I am asking a question.) Use 'pedir' only when you want an object, favor, or action, not when you want information.
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