How to Say "you sought" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “you sought” is “pediste” — A1 level. This is a very common word in everyday Spanish.
Examples
¿Por qué pediste ayuda si podías hacerlo solo?
Why did you ask for help if you could do it alone?
Pediste permiso antes de salir, ¿verdad?
You asked for permission before leaving, right?
The 'You' Form in the Past
'Pediste' means 'you' (tú) did the asking, and the action is completely finished. It tells a story about a specific moment in the past.
Stem Change Alert
Even though 'pediste' looks regular, the verb 'pedir' is tricky! Its stem changes from 'e' to 'i' in many forms, like 'pidió' (he/she asked for) and 'pido' (I ask for).
Pedir vs. Preguntar
Mistake: “Usar 'preguntaste' cuando quieres pedir algo: 'Preguntaste dinero.'”
Correction: Use 'pediste' when you want a physical thing or a favor: 'Pediste dinero.' Use 'preguntaste' only for asking a question: 'Preguntaste mi nombre.'
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