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How to Say "you beg" in Spanish

The Spanish word for “you beg” is “pides” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.

English → SpanishA1
verbA1
less common, strong request
A storybook illustration showing a young child looking up at an adult, holding out an empty hand toward the adult in a gesture of asking for a small toy or object.

Examples

¿Qué pides para tu cumpleaños?

What are you asking for for your birthday?

Si pides ayuda, te la daré.

If you ask for help, I will give it to you.

Pedir vs. Preguntar

Use 'pides' when you want someone to give you something (an object, a service, help). Use 'preguntas' (the verb 'preguntar') only when you want information or an answer to a question.

Confusing 'Pedir' and 'Preguntar'

Mistake: “Pides una pregunta. (Literally: You ask for a question.)”

Correction: Haces una pregunta (You ask a question) or Preguntas. Remember: You ask FOR things (pides), you ask questions (preguntas).

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