How to Say "they request" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “they request” is “piden” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Mis padres siempre me piden ayuda con la tecnología.
My parents always ask me for help with technology.
¿Qué piden los clientes más a menudo?
What do the customers ask for most often?
Ustedes piden demasiadas explicaciones.
You (plural formal) ask for too many explanations.
The E > I Shoe Verb
'Pedir' is an irregular verb. In the present tense, the 'e' changes to an 'i' in all forms except for 'nosotros' and 'vosotros'. This is often called a 'shoe' or 'boot' verb because the irregular forms fit inside the shape of a boot.
Pedir vs. Preguntar
Use 'pedir' only when you are asking for a thing (like food, money, or help). Use 'preguntar' when you are asking a question (like 'What time is it?').
Asking for a Question
Mistake: “Ellos piden una pregunta.”
Correction: Ellos hacen una pregunta. ('Pedir' is for things, 'hacer' or 'preguntar' is for questions.)
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