How to Say "we request" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “we request” is “pedimos” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
Pedimos la cuenta ahora, por favor.
We ask for the check now, please.
Siempre pedimos ayuda cuando no entendemos la tarea.
We always ask for help when we don't understand the homework.
¿Qué pedimos de postre?
What are we ordering for dessert?
Tense Ambiguity
The form 'pedimos' is special because it means both 'we ask' (Present) and 'we asked' (Past/Preterite). You must use context (like time words, e.g., 'ayer') to know which one is meant.
Stem Change Exception
The base verb 'pedir' usually changes the 'e' to an 'i' (e.g., 'pido'), but for the 'nosotros' (we) form in the Present Tense, it is a regular 'e'—'pedimos'—which makes it easier to remember!
Using 'Preguntar' Instead
Mistake: “Pedimos una pregunta. (We ask for a question.)”
Correction: Hacemos una pregunta. (We ask a question.) Use 'pedir' only when you are asking *for* a physical thing or service, not just information.
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